Are you an experienced practitioner who would like to develop your skills in training and facilitation? Would you like an opportunity to work widely with practice-staff across a social justice organisation?

The Learning and Practice Development Unit of Jesuit Social Services is looking to recruit to the role of Practice Consultant. In the role you will assist in the delivery of the annual internal training calendar, facilitate reflective practice session with range of programs and assist with a variety of unique and interesting projects.

• One position available: 2 year contract available for a full-time position (part-time negotiable)
• Richmond location
• Option to travel to the Northern Territory to facilitate training several times per year

About the Learning Practice and Development

Drawing on our experience of engaging with disadvantaged people, families and communities through our services and programs, the Jesuit Social Services Learning and Practice Development Unit has three key functions:

1. Ensuring Jesuit Social Services’ Our Way of Working framework is embedded across all service delivery areas
2. Developing and promoting best-practice interventions for disadvantaged young people, families and communities, in line with Our Way of Working framework.
3. Ensuring a sound evidence base is built across the organisation: through internal evaluation mechanisms, program documentation and the implementation of quality processes.

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.

A position description is attached.

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 takes child protection seriously. We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.

You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.