Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Aug 2024
- Melbourne > North Melbourne
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.
The key objective of the Coordinator, Community Engagement (fixed expiry 12-month contract) is to help support community resilience and strengthen protective factors against anti-social behaviours through a range of primary prevention activities, with a focus on engaging and empowering the Somali-Australian community.
Reporting to the Head of Community Development, this role is responsible for:
We are looking for a reliable, energetic and team-orientated individual who is solution-focused and passionate about the well-being of young people.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:
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).
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:
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.
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