SECL imagines a world where everyone is valued and systems operates fairly. We’re on a mission to challenge the status quo and create a society where everyone’s contributions are not only recognised but celebrated. We're tearing down those systemic barriers that stand in the way of equal opportunities, especially for migrants, refugees, women and young people.

We're taking action to deliver better social and economic outcomes for the people in our diverse communities. We're all about co-creating opportunities where individuals, regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, class and ability can unleash their full potential. Diversity is a strength and by embracing it, we can create a vibrant and inclusive community for everyone.

We are currently looking for a L2P Coordinator to manage the TAC L2P program that assists learner drivers between 16-21 years who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle, to gain experience required to apply for a probationary licence. This program will enable learners to meet the 120 hours of driving practice by matching the young learners with fully licenced volunteer mentors and have access to a sponsored vehicle, which they can use to get supervised driving experience.

Youthlinks

The L2P program is part of our Youthlinks team where our programs and services aim to help young people in our community who are experiencing disadvantage to achieve better outcomes. These tailored programs focus on education, leadership, employment and housing for people aged 25 or younger in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

SECL’s housing program is uniquely youth focussed, providing intensive case management that works with young people aged 16-25 to set goals that lead to securing stable housing. The program offers case management and support with employment and education assistance.

Your day to day responsibilities:

• To coordinate delivery of the TAC L2P Program in accordance with the requirements of the funding agreement and the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Liaise with partner agencies.
• Provide reports to Department of Transport and Planning as required.
• Operate in accordance with the funding agreement provided by the funding body including all relevant policies and requirements
• Manage recruitment, screening and matching of volunteer mentors and learners
• Manage relationships with referral agencies
• Assess and prioritise learners according to the eligibility criteria
• Follow all program policy and procedures
• Maintain best practice standards
• Complete reporting to the funding body as set out in the funding agreement, including completing an annual report and annual application for continued funding
• Ensuring participants and volunteers follow standard processes and procedures
• Identify, manage, and resolve any program issues or complaints.
• L2P program financial management and ongoing monitoring
• Manage the L2P vehicles including overseeing car bookings, monitoring the program mobile phone for of out of hours incidents (if applicable), managing incident reporting and vehicle maintenance
• Establish and support a program’s Advisory Group and governance arrangements
• Maintain effective communication among key program stakeholders

Key Skills required to undertake the role:

• Ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds including an understanding of the principals of volunteering, and issues that young people experience
• Ability to establish comprehensive and effective assessment, recruitment and selection systems for mentors and learners
• Administration, coordination, and program management skills
• High level communication and interpersonal skills and ability to empathise and support relationships between mentors and learners
• Demonstrated sound understanding of current issues affecting young people including risk-taking behaviour and ability to engage at risk young people
• Demonstrated ability to engage, develop and maintain effective partnerships and networks with key stakeholder
• Commitment to social justice where all people can live to their full potential
• Sound degree of judgement, initiative, confidentiality, and sensitivity
• Excellent organisational skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and quality
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with MS Office suite especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Social Work, Certificate or Diploma in Community Service, or Youth Work with relevant experience
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Current Working with Children's check
• Satisfactory National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months)

SECL embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We know that getting this right underpins our organisation’s values of inclusion, equality, compassion, dignity and choice. Our team represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills which reflect the multicultural communities where we work. We strive to be a place-based service where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work, volunteer or seek help.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Desiree Kisnorbo at [email protected] using the subject line: L2P Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.