Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 19th Jan 2022
- Melbourne > Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator to lead our newly established Student Unit, which will facilitate social work placements across our Child, Youth and Family Services Programs in Eastern Melbourne. The role will establish positive relationships with placement coordinators at universities and other training institutions and enhance Uniting’s reputation in providing quality social work placements.
As the Student Unit Coordinator, you will drive recruitment and induction processes for students who are interested in a career in the child, youth and family welfare sector. The Coordinator will match students to appropriate Uniting supervisors and also provide direct supervision to students where the Uniting supervisor doesn’t hold the required social work qualification.
The Coordinator will develop an induction program for new students, while also offering support and learning materials to Uniting supervisors to ensure they understand the expectations of their role.
To view the full Position Description please see the attachment below.
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor level degree in Social Work.
You will also have:
If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:
Louise Cunningham – Senior Manager, Child, Youth & Families East, on 0422 806 063 (during business hours).
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
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.
It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.