About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

The Settlement Program works with newly arrived refugees and migrants, emerging communities, mainstream organisations and community services to support positive settlement outcomes through a community development and a capacity building approach. The program offers individual case work and group work to eligible participants across Melbourne’s West.

The Flemington Homework Club supports school aged young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to improve their ongoing educational engagement and attainment by increasing their access to the learning supports they need. By working closely with volunteer tutors, students have the opportunity to overcome some of their common barriers to successful learning and achievement such as language barriers, lack of conducive work spaces and/or capacity of family members to provide support.

About the role

The key objectives of this position are:

• To oversee all program activity including the development, coordination and review of the Flemington Homework Club processes in keeping with the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• To provide leadership and support to participants, staff and volunteers involved in the Homework Club.
• To monitor the program to contribute to organisational evidence based evaluations demonstrating the benefits of Homework Club.
• To develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, namely local schools, other Homework Clubs, youth organisations and the broader local community.
• To explore funding options to enable Homework Club to continue into the future.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing role related training and development
• An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

Candidate Requirements

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Understanding of pedagogy, child and adolescent development and working with children with special needs
• Understanding of issues facing young people from a refugee background and newly arrived migrants
• Experience managing and supporting volunteers
• Experience in educationally focused programs
• Understanding of data management and program monitoring
• Superior written and verbal cross-cultural communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills and capacity to network across a broad range of stakeholders
• Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position

How to Apply

• Download the Position Description

• For further information please contact Kimberley Malone, Manager Community Development and Support on 0436 293 300.

Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees.

Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter.

Please apply in confidence.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.