Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Jun 2024
- Melbourne > CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) was founded in 1987 to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people of refugee background who have experienced torture or other traumatic events. We have worked with over 100,000 people from more than 70 different communities and are recognised as a national leader in the provision of trauma-informed and trauma-focused service delivery.
Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.
As an Early Years Support Officer, you will support program objectives of improving the wellbeing and educational outcomes for children and families from refugee backgrounds, by building the capacity of professionals and services to work effectively for and with individuals and families of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. You will be engaging with early years services as well as building and maintaining collaborative, place-based partnerships.
To be successful, you will need to respond to the below selection criteria:
We have an ongoing full-time position available.
You’ll be rewarded with:
Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.
Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.
Read more about our history on our website here.
To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.
Please refer to the position description for detailed information about the role. For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page here
Please note, applications will be considered as they are received.
For enquiries please contact Kelly Brand – Early Years Program Team Leader on 0482 664 747 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Early Years Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.