ABOUT BODY SAFETY AUSTRALIA

Body Safety Australia is Victoria's largest and most trusted provider of school programs to prevent harm to children and promote positive relationships. We are committed to promoting childhoods free from violence where children enjoy equitable and respectful relationships. We deliver in class workshops to:

• Children and young people in early childhood education, primary schools and secondary schools
• Parents and carers
• Teachers and education staff

Our Head of Education Lauren French will be hosting an information session about the educator role on the 16th of January. You do NOT need to attend to be able to apply. Register to attend HERE. This will be a space to answer questions and hear from current educators about their role.

OUR PROGRAMS

Body Safety Australia delivers a suite of programs to help prevent harm and increase child wellbeing.

These include:

• Body Safety Superstars - preventing childhood sexual abuse
• Unique You - respectful relationships and sexuality education
• Naked Truths - respectful relationships and consent education
• e-Safety education
• Over the Rainbow - LGBTQIA+ inclusion
• Imagine Me - Promoting positive body image
• Gender Glorious - Gender equity and inclusion

WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:

• Are genuinely passionate about being change makers
• Have the ability to work with children from a broad range of backgrounds and be empathetic to their experiences
• Have an understanding of primary prevention education and the critical issues associated with sexual, domestic and family violence
• Are an excellent communicator with classroom, presentation, facilitation and/or performance experience
• A desire to learn and share knowledge with the team
• Have the ability to adapt presentations 'on the fly' and be flexible to meet the unique needs of students
• Have a full driver's licence and access to reliable transport.
• Have the flexibility to deliver workshops during the school day and with parents after hours
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to get one and agree to undergo a police check

Prefered Experience:

• Have a tertiary qualification or working towards one in a below area or related field;
  • Education
  • Early Childhood
  • Sexology
  • Gender & Sexuality
  • Psychology
  • Social work
• Equivalent Lived or work experience. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITIES

Body Safety Australia is committed to ensuring that our workshops are inclusive of all children, young people and their families. We recognise that some children rarely see themselves reflected in the adults who teach and guide them.

To address this, Body Safety Australia strongly supports applications from people with the following backgrounds:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• LGBTQIA+
• Disability
• Migrant and/or refugee

We understand that for some people from these communities, there have been barriers to further education or employment. We are open to receiving applications from individuals who may not meet all of the key criteria but who bring lived experience and have a dedication to learning and building a career within the organisation.

WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

As a program facilitator you will travel all over Melbourne and sometimes to regional Victoria. One day may have you traveling to three different early childhood centres across Melbourne during the day, with another trip to a school for a parent workshop at night.

When you're in the classroom, you'll be working with groups of children from 3 to 18 years old, delivering programs, facilitating conversations and engaging in activities and games. Often you will be working solo with support from the classroom teacher.

Programs in early childhood are delivered over two sessions, with primary and secondary school programs ranging from two to five sessions. Through the multiple sessions you will be building relationships with the children and encouraging them to reflect on issues that matter to their safety and wellbeing. Prior to the start of each program, an evening workshop for the children’s parents or caregivers will be conducted to inform the community of the program details.

For permanent educators, you will also be involved in project work that reflects your skills and experience. Some current educators have projects around e-safety, program development, and grant specific projects. One current project is working with refugee and migrant young people on their attitudes and understanding of affirmative consent laws. This will be at times based at our North Melbourne office or from home.

OPPORTUNITIES

Once a term, the entire team comes together for learning on a variety of topics based on educators interests, program development, and wider professional learning in work related topics. There are ongoing opportunities for mentorship and training throughout the year and many avenues for educator growth.

*Applicants need to be available a minimum of 3 days a week, there is flexibility on which days.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate interactive & engaging learning through discussion, games, song and activities
• Travel and deliver workshops to children and young people in metro, regional and rural Victoria
• Demonstrate the respectful and inclusive qualities we teach
• Continued learning and development around programs and best practice theory across sectors

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now'.

Body Safety Australia has a commitment to Child Safety. It is an offence under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 2005 for a person convicted of a serious sex office to apply for this position. Any offer of employment by Body Safety Australia is subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check and police check. It is expected that all Body Safety Australia staff will adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations at all times.