• Join one of Victoria's Leading Not-For-Profits!
• Competitive Salary + Tax Reducing Salary Package
• Full-time Ongoing Role – Flexible working conditions

Purpose Driven Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join our dedicated Education & Youth Team and provide operational support to a program that supports school communities and young people to understand social justice issues and to grow social, emotional and academic confidence. Not only do our Education and Youth Programs provide important guidance and educational support, they also foster a sense of community, fun and desire to support those in need.

The Role

The Education and Youth Programs Officer is responsible for the planning, operation, delivery and reporting of the West Heidelberg and Northcote Education Program. They will telephone interview, induct and support volunteers; enrol students; develop resources; and support the sustainability and growth of the program. They will report monthly to the Education and Youth Programs Team Leader and participate in scheduled professional development sessions across the Victorian school holidays.

In the area of Youth Engagement, the Education and Youth Officer will administrate, facilitate and support school staff to undertake meaningful engagement opportunities and explore volunteer experiences for students in primary and secondary schools. They will also support the growth and sustainability of Vinnies groups based in schools in their area or across the state. In the school-based Vinnies programs, students and a co ordinating teacher come together to develop social justice programs that do “good works” in their community such as fundraising and food collections.

A Little Bit About Us

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria exists to provide support to people across Victoria. For over 165 years we have been in Victoria assisting people through the challenges of poverty and exclusion address suffering, advocating against inequality and promoting human dignity and self-determination. We make an incredible difference in the lives of more than 300,000 people every year

The Education Program is part of a team known as Special Works. The Education Program provides guidance, educational support and fosters a sense of community and fun to people who are experiencing disadvantage.

About You

As an Education and Youth Programs officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the program operates with excellence. Calling upon your experience working with young people in an educational context, you will be able to foster an environment that fuels a passion for reading and developing literacy skills. You will have a growth mindset and always be open to new and innovative practices based on sound educational principles. You will be highly organised, and independent thinker that brings a proactive supportive approach to the team. You will be an authentic leader who thrives on creating an engaging learning experience for teachers, students and volunteers alike. Qualified teachers currently working or returning to the education sector are encouraged to apply.

More Specifically You Will Have:

• Tertiary qualifications in education (or significant & current study towards such a qualification)
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and stakeholder relationship skills
• Experience working with primary and secondary school age children within an education context
• Experience working with teaching and leadership staff in school contexts
• Experience in public speaking and facilitating training
• Strong project management, record keeping and excel spreadsheet skills
• Ability to work independently, with strong organisational and time management skills, including setting priorities and working within deadlines
• Positive outlook and a desire to work collaboratively with a growing team

Why work for us? We offer:

• Tax Reducing Salary Packaging + other fantastic SVDP benefits including vehicle
• Flexible working. Work life balance is important to us.
• We are committed to professional development to make sure that your career keeps growing while you’re working with us.
• We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others. We are passionate about our #GoodWorks and #Socialjustice
• We live and breathe our values

#Good Works

If this opportunity sounds perfect to you and you meet our essential requirements we can’t wait to hear from you. Please click "Apply Now" and send us your updated CV and a Cover Letter that tells us a little more about you and why you would be perfect for the role.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

The process will include phone screening, and a panel interview.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be completed these will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, a working with children check and evidence of having a COVID Vaccination.

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

A position description is attached.