• Are you someone who wants to make a difference in a young person’s life?
• We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for our Lead Tenant Houses in Northern, Eastern and Southern Melbourne suburbs
• Current vacancies in these areas: St Albans, Burwood, Noble Park, Keysborough, Reservoir, Epping, and more

As a Live-In Mentor in our Inside Out program you will reside in a property alongside another Mentor and one to two young people.

The young people participating in this program are aged between 16-19 years and are seeking to transition into independent living after exiting residential care. The Live-In Mentor program seeks to empower young people experiencing disadvantage by giving them the tools and training to continue to lead healthy, independent and fulfilling lives.

What is a Live-In Mentor?

Think of it as a housemate with intentional mentorship-building and role modelling. You have the ability to assist your housemate, a young person between 16-19 years of age, develop life skills such as building and nurturing healthy relationships, making everyday lifestyle decisions, sharing household tasks and taking ownership and responsibility of maintaining a household. As a Live-In Mentor, you will model what mastering these skills look like.

You also have the support of a case manager for each young person you live with as well as frequent supervision and training opportunities to become an effective Live-In Mentor.

THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS TO BECOMING A LIVE-IN MENTOR/LEAD TENANT INCLUDING:

• Rent-free living with utilities and Netflix included
• Comfortable, well-maintained homes all over Melbourne
• Access to specialised Live-In Mentor training and more
• Development of transferable skills to enter into or strengthen your role in the youth services sector
• Opportunity to give back to the community and support young people in need
• Volunteer without giving up your study or work schedule

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS ABLE TO:

• Establish positive and meaningful relationships with young people
• Encourage and live out your enthusiasm and engagement in education and/or employment
• Demonstrate excellent social, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate and teach living skills such as budgeting, cooking and self-care
• Provide support to young people in the development of their communication skills
• Want to make a positive difference in a young person’s life

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE, YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO MEET OUR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING:

• An ability to live in a share house setting
• Willingness to interact with co-residents
• Be eligible for/currently have a Working with Children Check
• Undergo/have a recent National & International Police Check
• Engaged in work or study
• Willingness to actively participate and undertake Live-In Mentor training

How to Apply

If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Luke Philip, Program Manager on 03 9470 2972.

To apply click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concern Australia is committed to build and maintain an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to people from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with a disability to apply for advertised positions.

If you have the skills to do the advertised role and think you would be a good fit for our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Child Safety Statement

Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitation. Children have the right to be safe and protected.

The Inside Out program is supported by the Victorian Government.

A position description is attached.