Are you interested in a career in Early Childhood? Our Early Years Mentoring Program will provide you with related training, paid experience as part of our team and learning support that assists your journey to future work and qualifications in Early Childhood. As part of the program, you will be a facilitator in our support playgroups and work with children and their families. You will attend training, mentoring sessions, and learn as part of our Early Years team.

We’re looking for a professional Early Years Support Facilitator (Mentor Program) with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a casual basis, working up to 6 hours per week based in Fitzroy.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.

For almost 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.

We are passionate about the work we do.

We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

THE ROLE

Our Early Years Mentoring Program will provide you with related training, paid experience as part of our team and learning support that assists your journey to future work and qualifications in Early Childhood.

As part of the program, you will be a facilitator in our support playgroups and work with children and their families. You will also attend training, support, and learn as part of our Early Years team.

• Work with the Family Learning Support Team in supported playgroups, administration, planning, and team meetings
• Facilitate the child-minding sessions, including taking care of children between the ages 0-5 while parents are part of a parent only program
• Assist in providing a safe, stimulating, positive and enjoyable learning environment for children and families

Salary will be $29.26 per hour for casuals plus 25% casual loading.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Interest in childhood development, learning and parenting
• Good English language skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective, trusting relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds
• Understanding the needs of vulnerable families and children or lived experience
• Understanding in diverse cultural setting and public housing communities
• Willingness to be mentored and supported in developing organisational, time management skills, digital (IT) skills and goal setting.
• Willingness in being mentored into potential further training or employment beyond this this term linking in with various BSL departments.
• Enjoys working part of a team

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in a community or early childhood programs
• Experience working or living with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to speak a community language other than English 

MANDATORY EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

• proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required
• a satisfactory Police Check is required. The Brotherhood will facilitate this process
• a Working with Children Check is required for this position. The Brotherhood will facilitate this process 
  

BENEFITS

• Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, click APPLY NOW or contact Yasmin Karaata on 0417 030 270 for a confidential discussion.

To view the position description, please click here.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.