About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? The City Limits Youth Refuge, part of the Youth Services Division, is looking for a dedicated Flexi Worker to join our team. We provide short-term, crisis accommodation for young people aged 16 to 20 who have no other immediate housing options.

At City Limits, we support our residents in finding sustainable, long-term, independent accommodation or, when safe and appropriate, a return to family. During their stay, young people also participate in living skills development and receive support to engage in or retain their education and employment.

Each stay at our refuge is typically up to six weeks, but this can vary based on individual needs. We operate on a fortnightly roster, which includes sleepovers, day shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

As a Flexi Worker, your main focus will be assisting young people to develop essential living skills and transition into secure, long-term housing. This role requires you to respond to the program's needs and collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Vacancy Details

• Part-time ongoing position
• $82,241 p/a (pro-rata) + super + salary packaging
• Program operates a fortnightly roster which primarily includes sleepover’s as well as day shifts, weekends and public holidays
• To view the Position Description, please click here

What We Offer

• Flexible working options
• Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
• A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
• Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
• Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
• A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

About You

• Qualification or equivalent in Youth, Welfare or Community Work (Certificate IV and above).
• Experience in working in a Community Services setting, and/or experience in working with young people in a Residential setting.
• Knowledge of practice frameworks including Best Interest, Advantage Thinking and Trauma Informed Care.
• An understanding of the causes of youth homelessness including risk factors, protective factors and support needs

Application Process

• Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
• Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.

Contact Details

For more information about the position please contact Ben Prior, Team Leader - Intake & Accommodation, Youth Services, on 0478 820 656.

A position description is attached.

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.

Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Flexi Worker - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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