ABOUT US

Born out of the role and value of sport and the influence the North Melbourne Kangaroos plays in connecting people across different ages, genders and cultures; The Huddle was established in 2010 as the community arm of the Club in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation.

It was established to engage, support and empower young people to build on their strengths, increase their ability to participate in society and contribute to more socially inclusive communities. The Huddle works with some of the most iconic sporting clubs in the world to help young people learn, grow and belong. Through the design of its innovative programs, The Huddle leverages the power of sport to strengthen social inclusion, education and careers for young people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The key objective of the Careers & Volunteers Officer role is to lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the casual and volunteer workforce.

Reporting to the Head of Careers, this role is responsible for:

• Collaborating with staff to identify suitable volunteer opportunities
• Managing the recruitment, information sessions, training, inductions, support and feedback for all volunteers
• Coordinating the volunteer workforce, building relationships and connecting volunteers with program leads to support one-off events, regular program delivery and strategic projects
• Identifying ways North Melbourne Football Club staff and partners can volunteer their time to strengthen the design, delivery and evaluation of programs
• Collaborating with staff to coordinate and deploy a casual workforce that meets program demands, budgets and supports professional development opportunities
• Developing new relationships and sustaining existing partnerships to identify work opportunities for young people
• Assisting the Careers Coordinator by providing tailored one-on-one support for individuals requiring employment support, including resume writing and interview skill practice
• Assisting the Head of Careers to identify suitable casual opportunities with partner organisations

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for an energetic, driven, solutions-focused team player to join our dedicated and passionate careers team.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:

• 2-3 years experience in career counselling or coordination
• Demonstrated experience in supporting young people in education, training and employment pathways in a professional capacity
• Program facilitation is highly regarded
• Strong capability to build, manage and maintain effective relationships
• Provide advice, support and/or mentorship in career development of young people, including staff at The Huddle
• Outstanding organisation and project management skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for learning and development
• Experience using CRM systems with an understanding of data collection and evaluation methodologies

The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check, and hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

PERKS & BENEFITS

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections, and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.

In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers, plus a dedicated return to work support program
• Recently renovated head office with lots of spaces to collaborate and work flexibly
• Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
• Ability to substitute certain public holidays for an alternate day of paid leave
• Salary packaging options
• Additional leave options
• Regular and fun staff experiences such as monthly birthday celebrations and staff lunches
• A dedicated full-time resource focused on staff mental health and wellbeing
• A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Additional discounts and offers with partners such as Mazda, Spirit of Tasmania, Puma, AIA, Hello Solar, Melbourne Airport Parking, Skins, plus many more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Kangaroos strive to be the AFL’s most inclusive, accessible, and united football club. Our value of ‘Belonging’ means we embrace people from all walks of life and respect each other’s opinions and capabilities. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity.

It is well documented that the overall diversity we see in Australian society, whether it be gender expression, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and/or ability, isn’t accurately reflected in many workforces. Diversity in all its forms is shown to improve an organisation’s ability to innovate, create, problem-solve, grow and so much more. So, even if you only meet 60% of the selection criteria; the many facets of your intersectional self might just make you perfect for the role. Please get in touch to have a chat to see if the role is right for you.