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

Working across North Melbourne and Wyndham, the key objective of the Multicultural Development Officer (Part Time Fixed Expiry Contract) is to assist in delivering sport and recreation programs to young people from diverse communities, with the aim of promoting passion and participation in the community.

Reporting to the Head of Sport & Recreation, this role is responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining key relationships with multicultural community ambassadors to profile programs
• Establishing relationships with young people, parents, and guardians
• Assisting with the transition of participants from school programs into key programs
• Facilitating transition pathways for players, coaches, umpires and volunteers from multicultural communities into key programs
• Working closely with the Community Engagement & Development team to identify barriers and enablers that influence culturally diverse participation in sport
• Delivering high-quality programs including coordination, implementation, and data collection
• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by adhering to The Huddle’s Child Safety Code of Conduct

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Due to the nature of this position, we are seeking a Muslim candidate to ensure cultural alignment to effectively engage with the community. We are looking for an energetic, empathetic, team orientated individual who is passionate about engaging with children and young people.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:

• Experience in supervising children and young people aged 5-25 years
• Strong community connections and networks across Melbourne’s West
• Any lived experience in football participation pathways is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Knowledge of the football industry, particularly related to the community clubs, AFL Auskick and school football networks
• Experience in working with people from multicultural and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds

The successful candidate is required to be over 18 years of age, 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 events and celebrations through our reward & recognition program
• A dedicated 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, and 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.