• 12 month maternity leave contract, with potential for extension
• Great Bondi Beach location, swim before work!
• 5 weeks annual leave, plus 17.5% leave loading, PBI salary packaging and benefits
• Become part of a well-loved and respected Not For Profit

About Wayside Chapel

Wayside Chapel has provided unconditional love, care and support for people on and around the streets of Kings Cross since 1964.

Under the banner of Love Over Hate, Wayside's programs and services are designed to ensure that the most marginalised members of our community have access to essential health, welfare, social and recreational services.

Each year, thousands of people visit Wayside's two centres in Kings Cross and Bondi for assistance in gaining equitable access to essential health, welfare and related services.

Our mission is creating community with no ‘us and them,’ breaking down the barriers of judgement and providing a safe place where people from all walks of life are welcome.

Website: www.waysidechapel.org.au

About the Position

The Education Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the education and training program during this first phase of the Wingspan Project. The objective of the training is to build communication skills, confidence, responsibility, and employment skills.

Flexibility and adaptability is essential as the program aims to respond to the needs of the group. The Education Manager and Youth Worker work closely together, along with staff from Wayside’s social enterprises, in order to support the progression of each young person along their individual employment journey.

Responsibilities

The Education Manager is responsible for:

• Effective delivery of the training program in Step 1 of Wingspan in a way that is student centred, engaging and meaningful
• Creating and delivering the learning program
• Designing learning resources for in-class use
• Understanding and adapting existing learning materials and effectively delivering training, in tune with the needs of the young people in each group
• Tracking and reporting on the progress and development of the young people
• Working collaboratively with the Youth Worker and the managers of the social enterprises to identify effective ways to work with the young people
• Engaging and monitoring the progress of the young people towards agreed learning and employment objectives, and providing additional support as required
• Working with Youth Worker to identify and resolve barriers to learning that are impacting upon learner engagement and participation
• Supporting students individually and as a group in wellbeing, welfare and mental health concerns

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you must be confident and experienced in delivering education programs and able to engage and adapt to the needs of a diverse group of learners with a range of needs that may include learning difficulties, mental illness, or other barriers to learning.

You will be part of developing learning materials that are meaningful, relevant, and fun. You will have strong communication skills, be open-minded, resourceful, empathetic and able to build rapport and genuine connection with marginalised young people.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in training, education or related field
• Experience in the effective delivery of education programs
• Experience developing training programs and materials
• Demonstrated ability to engage learners in a classroom environment
• Experience with at-risk populations and understanding of related issues, both practical and systemic, including juvenile justice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, trauma, homelessness and mental health
• Knowledge of and ability to apply trauma informed principles, and to utilise strength based approaches in order to achieve learning outcomes with young people
• Ability to build rapport and trust with at-risk young people and to create an environment of respect, fun and learning
• Ability to respond positively and innovatively to challenges

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Note: Offer of employment to the successful applicant is dependent upon completing Working With Children Check and Police Check prior to commencing employment.

To learn more about the role, view the full Position Description and job information pack.

Application and Recruitment Process

Applicants should provide a copy of their resume, a covering letter that outlines how your skills and experience meet the job requirements above by the close date. Please note that applications will be assessed and progressed as they arrive, and the role may be appointed early if the right candidate is found.