• Full time (across two roles) | Maximum term position to 31 Dec 2025 (Parental Leave Replacement)
• Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced coordinator to join our team working across two key roles; School Focused Youth Service Coordinator (7 days per fortnight) and School Community Engagement Officer (3 days per fortnight). 

The SFYS Coordinator works in partnership with schools and other community organisations to address chronic school absenteeism and prevent students from disengaging from school. Click here to view the full position description.

The SCEO works as part of the Social Cohesion Through Education Program, which aims to enhance social cohesion in school communities in the City of Greater Dandenong and City of Case LGAs. Click here to view the full position description.

Working across both roles you will:

• Plan, implement, review and evaluate the School Focused Youth Service work plan and collect data as appropriate.
• Coordinate the provision of community-based services in partnership with school and community agencies to support schools to address the need of at risk young people.
• Develop a support model that promotes a greater whole of community commitment to the engagement in learning and retention of young people with multiple disadvantages.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level 6) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in both position descriptions, including having a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related tertiary qualification relevant to child and family welfare.

You will also have:

• An understanding of the barriers experience by disengaged learners and social cohesion issues
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the current Victorian Education System
• Demonstrated experience in leading, developing and managing projects/program initiatives
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and provide professional consultation to a range of professionals
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

How to Apply

Click  'Apply now' to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Abdul Basir on 0481 064 183 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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