THE OPPORTUNITY

• Salary: $70,973 - $76,352 per annum pro rata + 11.5% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Time Fraction: Full Time, 1.0 EFT.
• Location: Chadstone campus.
• WWCC: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
• Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Police Check.
• Position Status: 12-month fixed term employment contract.

Join Holmesglen as a Disability Transition Support Officer and provide personalised support for students with disclosed disabilities, assisting their transition from secondary school to a TAFE environment.

You'll operate within a 'Team Around the Learner' framework, overseeing case management for students during their first 90 days of enrolment. Partnering with secondary schools and other alternate educational settings, you'll foster understanding of the TAFE environment and share best practices for transitions within the Victorian TAFE Network.

Become a key part of our team, making a positive impact on the lives of young people living with disability! Work alongside a supportive team and help advance inclusive practices in the education sector. We are shortlisting candidates immediately, so don't wait—apply now!

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated experience working with young people with disabilities, mental health issues, and/or medical conditions during transitions within the education sector.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to engage with diverse clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks, collaborate online and handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Current understanding of legislative frameworks, policies, and techniques relevant to individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to develop and deliver resources and training to support individuals with disabilities in transitions.
• Degree qualifications in disability, community welfare, or related field and relevant work experience. Lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience and specialist expertise and/or broad knowledge of the disability support sector will be considered.

ABOUT US

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We provide our staff with:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexibility to achieve work life balance
• Opportunities for all

We commit to respond to every applicant.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

TO APPLY

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (located on the last page of the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.

Like to know more? Please contact Tracey Stewart on [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Transition Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For application queries, please contact [email protected].

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department on 03 9564 1813 and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.

A position description is attached.