Coordinate Carer Kafe’s Learning and Development retreats, execute its communications and engagement framework, and provide project support. Ideal for a skilled project officer with strong management and communication abilities.

Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Inc.

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) is the peak body for child and family services in Victoria and Tasmania. For over 100 years we have advocated for the rights of children and young people to be heard, to be safe, to access education and to remain connected to family, community and culture. We represent over 150 community service organisations (CSOs), students and individuals throughout Victoria working across the continuum of child and family services, from prevention and early intervention to the provision of out-of-home care.

The Centre is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and plays a pivotal role in sector capability building.

The Centre is a diverse and inclusive workplace, committed to the health, wellbeing and cultural safety of our staff. We encourage applicants of any background, culture, gender, and experience to apply for roles as they become vacant.

Organisational Accountabilities

The Centre is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff. The Centre and its staff must comply with a range of statutory requirements including equal opportunity, occupational health and safety and privacy. The Centre requires staff to comply with its policies and procedures and related statutory requirements. Appointees are accountable for completing training on these matters and making sure their knowledge is up to date.

About Carer Kafe

Carer Kafe is funded to provide learning and development opportunities to statutory kinship carers, accredited foster carers and permanent carers across Victoria. The Centre, the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) and Kinship Carers Victoria (KCV) have come together to form a consortium to guide and deliver the program. Each member of the consortium provides distinctive expertise and knowledge; collectively the consortium is committed to a program that best serves Victorian carers, underpinned by First Nations self determination and effective governance.

About the Learning and Business Development Unit

Learning and Business Development (LBD) unit is responsible for the development and delivery of accredited and non-accredited learning and development opportunities for community service organisations, allied sectors and government departments working with children, young people and families.

The team works closely with providers to build the capability and suitability of the workforce by identifying and developing learning opportunities that meet industry needs. This team supports the Centre in its business development by nurturing relationships with member agencies, managing a number of large L&BD projects, and submitting funding submissions for training and workforce strengthening projects.

About the Position

As Project Officer at Carer Kafe, you will be an important member of our Learning & Development team, coordinating the successful organisation and delivery of Carer Kafe’s Learning and Development retreats, executing Carer Kafe’s communications and engagement framework and providing project support. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project officer with strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement skills and written and verbal communication skills. This role is Part Time (0.6FTE) with a contract until June 30, 2025 with possibility of extension pending funding.

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Carer Kafe Program Manager
• Reporting to this role: Nil

Key Accountabilities

1. Organise, coordinate and evaluate Learning and Development weekend retreats and other special events aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of carers.
2. Execute Carer Kafe’s Communications and Engagement Framework including coordinating its website, social media and e-newsletters.
3. Provide a range of project support.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively- verbal and written- with stakeholders at various levels with a strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated capacity to initiate and manage workflow under pressure and tight timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and coordinate special events.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate communications and engagement work including newsletters and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as being an excellent team player.

Desirable:

• Experience within the child, youth and family services and/or community service sector.
• Experience within Learning and Development.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in the community services sector, training, education or related field (or at least 5 years equivalent experience).
• Experience in IT systems and a high level of computer literacy

Conditional Employment Requirements

1. 1Satisfactory police check
2. Satisfactory Working with Children Check
3. Current Australian Driver’s License (Desirable)
4. Ability to work approximately 4 weekends a year coordinating Learning and Development Retreats/ Special Events

Benefits of working at the Centre

• Up to three days additional leave (pro rata) over Christmas/New Year period
• Family friendly flexible working arrangements
• A flexible hybrid work-from-home arrangement
• Paid parental/carer/study leave
• Individual annual budget for training and professional development
• A supportive and positive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging (this boosts your income by reducing the amount of tax you pay), with additional Meal/Holiday accommodation benefit.

To Apply:

If you feel this role is right for you, please provide the following documents:

• Your CV
• A cover letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis as we would like to appoint as soon as possible. Please don't delay in applying as the role will close once we find the right candidate. If there are further queries about this role please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer - Carer Kafe enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.