The Organisation

When life should be full of possibilities, cancer can crash into a young person's world and shatters everything. Established in 1985, Canteen was set up by a group of young cancer patients. Today Canteen is one of Australia's leading cancer organisations, providing young people access to Allied Health Professionals who deliver a range of services Australia-wide. To continue our ongoing success, we are looking for dedicated individuals who are ready to make a difference.

Culture & Benefits

Canteen’s culture is unique offering talented individuals, an inspiring, rewarding and purposeful work experience with an opportunity to grow your career.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free).
• Work from Home Arrangements.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

The Role

Area 1: Individual Support and Program Provision

• Design and plan a yearly calendar of events including recreation activities and day and overnight programs for young people living with cancer.
• Ensure all elements of events, recreation activities, psychosocial day and overnight programs (e.g. transport, accommodation, meals) are organised and resourced effectively within Canteen’s operating procedures.
• Recruit, induct and retain volunteers for events, recreation activities and psychosocial day and overnight programs in line with Canteen’s volunteer management processes.
• Facilitate the youth leadership program in accordance with Canteen’s leadership framework.

Area 2: Promotion and Awareness

• Ensure events, activities and psychosocial day and overnight programs are actively promoted with all promotional materials and social media activity compliant with Canteen’s brand guidelines.
• Expand and grow Canteen’s reach to young people living with cancer by establishing and maintaining referral relationships.
• Attend and promote Canteen at relevant conferences and networking forums as identified in your state/territory plan.
• Commitment to participating in key organisational fundraising and awareness events.

Area 3: Risk Management and Workplace Health & Safety

• Conduct thorough risk analysis of all activities in line with Canteen’s risk management guidelines and ensure all sign off is completed to timelines specified in Canteen’s operating procedures.
• Adhere to all child protection policies and procedures including monitoring ‘working with children checks’ for volunteers and local leadership participants.

Area 4: Team Work

Area 5: Financial Management

• Plan accurate estimation of yearly events, recreation activities, psychosocial day and overnight programs costs with Division Manager.
• Monitor and deliver on program budget expectation.
• Actively seek to minimise operational costs through donations, goods in kind or other possible fundraising channels for programs.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in education, psychology, human services or related fields.
• Certified in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid.
• ASIST or similar suicide prevention training.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong organisational/project planning and time management skills.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively with regard to recreation and other program activities.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Proven ability to facilitate groups and relate to young people and their needs.

Desirable Criteria

• Background in supporting young people experiencing significant life challenges.
• Demonstrated skills designing and delivering engaging events, recreation programs and programs with significant psychosocial practice elements (e.g. structured group work time).
• Experience creating and maintaining relationships with education, health and not-for-profit professionals.
• Experience in recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Current driver's license.
• Approachable, ability to listen actively, friendly and professional
• High level of integrity, honesty and commitment.

Nature of Work

• Location: Melbourne, Victoria – flexible working arrangements
  
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
  
• Hours of Work: 5 days / 37.5 hours per week
• *Due to the nature of Canteen’s work, you will be required to (very) occasionally work weekends and evenings. Advance notice will be given when this is the case, and Canteen does have a Time off in Lieu policy for taking leave as agreed with the supervising manager.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.
• Canteen employees are encouraged to have received the recommended doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.

More Benefits

• Dog Friendly Workplace.
• Supportive Work Environment.
• Work for Australia’s most highly regarded Not-For Profit Organisation.

Do not delay in applying as we will be reviewing applications periodically during this time.

So, what are you waiting for? Click the apply button and get ready to make a difference!

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages. We welcome all people including those from diverse backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientation and/or gender identities.