At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Women and Youth Participation Officer to join our dedicated Hume Thrive Hub team.

Location: Broadmeadows

Job Type: Max Term Full-Time for 2 years working 38 hours per week

Salary: $87,886.87 -$ 94,565.36 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 11.5% superannuation.

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Women and Youth Participation Officer role is a place-based role aimed at working with the local community to harness local talents, strengths and opportunities and build capability for women and youth to actively participate in society.

The role will support the recruitment and engagement of women and young people, plan and facilitate workshops and activities, provide one on one and group coaching and develop collaborative and sustainable relationships with local community partners. 

Key Responsibilities

• Promote to and recruit women and young people to participate in workshops, activities and 1:1 coaching
• Plan and facilitate workshops and activities, including producing activity plans, organising guest speakers and feedback and reflection reports
• Provide one on one and group coaching to workshop participants and/or caseload to improve their capacity, knowledge and confidence to pursue their goals and aspirations; facilitate relevant referrals and develop their networks
• Utilise and champion an Advantaged Thinking approach to working with participants, the team, community and all other stakeholders
• Model BSL’s values and adhere to the Code of Conduct in everyday work practices

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

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 Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

Career Experience:

• Demonstrated experience of working in a collaborative team environment to meet key program deliverables and achieve successful outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation and project planning
• Strong networking skills and experience developing partnerships with other agencies, employers, education providers and community groups to work together on a shared goal
• Strong interpersonal skills which demonstrate an ability to create positive relationships with a wide range of people, including people with disability, people of refugee and migrant backgrounds, people experiencing disadvantage and young people including early school leavers and involving them in activities and decisions
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, and an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying a capabilities approach to community engagement and coaching.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and innovative within a changing environment
• A commitment to maintaining and supporting child safety, equity, inclusion and cultural safety
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood of
  St Laurence.

Qualifications/other:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community development, youth work and/or similar fields, or extensive relevant experience.

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

A position description is also attached.

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Zeina Zogheib at 0436 413 802 for a confidential discussion.

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.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. 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.

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