About the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation

More than just a football club, the Western Bulldogs has a long-standing history as the community club of the AFL. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is the club’s community arm that utilises the trusted brand of our football club to deliver life changing programs.

At its’ core the Foundation delivers demonstrated impact in the areas of health and wellbeing, youth leadership, cultural diversity, social inclusion and community advocacy. Across Melbourne and Victoria’s west, we reach over 20,000 community members each year including direct capacity building for over 4,000 participants in our targeted programs.

This critical work is underpinned by a whole of Club commitment that is strongly supported by all three levels of government and a range of corporate and community partners. Our programs are independently and academically evaluated to ensure we meet the ever-changing needs of our community, and we are always evolving our content and delivery methods to be best practice. We strive every day to create an impact that inspires.

More information about the Foundation can be found at www.westernbulldogs.com.au/foundation

We endeavour to create an inclusive environment where all are accepted and celebrated regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, we encourage you to apply.

Your contribution to the team includes

The role of the First Nations Youth Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of key Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) programs including the Nallei Jerring Youth Leadership Program (in Footscray and Ballarat), Leaders of the Pack Programs and School Workshops, along with community engagement across the organisation.

This role is also responsible for:

• Connecting First Nations community members and organisations into our core programs and supporting these community organisations through collaboration and communication
• Providing support for the promotion and recruitment of other WB Community Foundation programs including the Youth Leadership Project, Daughters of the West and Sons of the West.
• Develop and expand relationships with the First Nations community leaders and local community organisations.
• Support the Western Bulldogs’ Reconciliation Action Plan through participation in the RAP Working Group
• Support the Western Bulldogs in engaging community in Sir Doug Nichols Rd and AFLW Indigenous Rd
• Coordination and Delivery of the Nallei Jerring Program & Delivery support of other WBCF Youth Programs
• Coordinating and delivering of the Nallei Jerring Program across Footscray, Melton and Ballarat
• Leading the local promotion and registration of WBCF Nallei Jerring in all three areas
• Build and maintain key relationships with Program Delivery Partners, schools, students, volunteers and other organisations in our areas
• Coordinating local guest speakers to deliver expert content
• Support in fee-for-service youth program delivery
• Coordination and delivery of School Workshops across the West of Melbourne

This is an Indigenous nominated position and the Western Bulldogs consider that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 26(3) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Skills and experience

• Must have demonstrated experience and understanding of cultural norms in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.
• Work experience within community development, youth work, health promotion or similar fields.
• Understanding of the issues affecting relationships for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate this to engage stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience in community development, social work, multicultural affairs health promotion or other health related area
• Demonstrated high level written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, meet tight time frames, and to work with limited supervision
• Experience in social media, EDM and web content creation would be advantageous
• Community Development
• Program Design
• Public Speaking (Demonstrated the ability and confidence to facilitate sessions for young people)
• Hold a Victorian Working with Children Check

What's on offer

• Flexible working arrangements – up to 2 days working remotely opportunity
• Additional Work Life Leave - provided to those who are required to work weekends

• Birthday Leave - a day of leave available in the week of your birthday

• Close to West Footscray Station with free onsite parking available

• Club membership - Free access to Western Bulldogs AFL and AFLW home games for you and your family

• Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted professional training and development opportunities on offer

• Deals & Discounts with Club corporate sponsors - over 40% in some cases

• Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available

• Wellbeing focus including - we support our staff to complete a proactive wellbeing plan, access to club gym, wellbeing sessions and activities across the year

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and a satisfactory national criminal history check.

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please Apply for this Job & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes.

Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.