Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 13th Oct 2021
- Regional VIC > Morwell
For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.
The TAC L2P Program is a statewide program that assists learner drivers between 16-21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle, to gain the driving experience required to apply for a probationary license. The purpose of the program is to enable the learner driver to meet the Graduated Licensing System (GLS) mandated 120 hours of driving practice prior to gaining their probationary license. The young learners are matched with fully licensed volunteer mentors and have access to a sponsored vehicle, which they can use to get supervised driving experience.
The purpose of the role is to:
You will have a tertiary qualification or relevant experience in youth work, community development, community services, social work or project management. Previous experience working with young people aged from 16 to 21 is desirable and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including volunteers.
You require the capacity to understand, work and support young people within a community environment and the skills to engage, develop and maintain effective partnerships and networks with key stakeholders.
Applications including a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the position are to be submitted by clicking the Apply Now button.
A position description is attached.
Please direct any queries to Courtney Pulis, Team Leader Education and Youth Transitions Support on (03) 5134 5971.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.