Volunteer with us
Volunteers are essential to the work and impact of Concern Australia.
Explore Volunteering With Concern Australia
Volunteering is a great way to donate skills and time and be part of a supportive community, creating positive futures for young people.
We have lots of different volunteer opportunities available including workshop support, mentoring, collecting cars and ‘back of house’ roles.
Please note that all volunteers are subject to police and WWCC checks and must be prepared to undertake Child Safe training.
We are currently seeking volunteers for these programs:
Exciting opportunities are now available to become a live-in mentor to young people as part of our Enhanced Lead Tenant program, which provides accommodation, and support services to young people who are on statutory orders (child protection and/or youth justice). The young people are aged between 16 – 19 years and are usually exiting residential services.
Lead Tenant – Live in Mentor (Voluntary)
CONCERN AUSTRALIA
- Are you someone who wants to make a difference in a young person’s life?
- We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for our Lead Tenant Houses currently available in Carlton, Epping, Coburg, St Albans and more.
As a Lead Tenant – Live-In Mentor in our Inside Out program you will reside in a property alongside another Mentor/Lead Tenant and one to two young people.
You will have the privilege of giving back to your community and being a positive role model to these young people. You’ll be expected to share basic living skills such as cooking, budgeting and house maintenance, whilst maintaining the freedom to engage in your own work or study.
The young people participating in this program are aged between 16-19 years and are seeking to transition into independent living after exiting residential care. The Lead Tenant program seeks to empower young people experiencing disadvantage by giving them the tools and training to continue to lead healthy, independent and fulfilling lives.
THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS TO BECOMING A LIVE-IN MENTOR/LEAD TENANT INCLUDING:
- Rent-free living with utilities and Netflix included
- Access to specialised Live-In Mentor training and more
- Valuable experience working with young people as a mentor
- Opportunity to give back to the community and support young people in need
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO is able to:
- Establish positive and meaningful relationships with young people
- Encourage and live out your enthusiasm and engagement in education and/or employment
- Demonstrate excellent social, interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrate and teach living skills such as budgeting, cooking and self-care
- Provide support to young people in the development of their communication skills
- Want to make a positive difference in a young person’s life
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE, YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO MEET OUR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING:
- An ability to live in a share house setting
- Willingness to interact with co-residents
- Be eligible for a Working with Children Check
- Undergo a National & International Police Check
- Engaged in work or study
- Willingness to actively participate and undertake Live-In Mentor training
HOW TO APPLY
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with our HR department on 03 9470 2972.
A position description is attached.
Please send your applications via LIM@concernaustralia.org.au with the subject line ‘Lead Tenant – Live in Mentor’.
Applications will be reviewed as they get received.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Concern Australia is committed to build and maintain an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to people from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with a disability to apply for advertised positions.
If you have the skills to do the advertised role and think you would be a good fit for our organisation, we would love to hear from you!
Child Safety Statement
Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitation. Children have the right to be safe and protected.
For more information please visit our Inside Out page
Exciting opportunities are now available to become a mentor to young people as part of our Hand Brake Turn team. You will work alongside young people, equipping them with life skills that promote independence.
We are seeking someone with knowledge of the education and/or employment sectors including LLENs, Learn Local Providers, RTOs and TAFE, knowledge of the Youth Justice system and Child Protection out-of-home care systems, and/or experience in support and case management of adolescents.
For more information, please visit our Hand Brake Turn page.
- Combine your experience and/or willingness to learn to drive trucks and a desire to make a positive difference in the community.
- Warm and welcoming team environment.
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager – Business Operations, the fiXit Volunteer Truck Driver will assist in picking up and dropping off donated cars between the Sunshine-based workshop and donor locations across Melbourne. If the successful applicant does not have a truck-driving licence but is willing to learn a new skill to give back to the community or build future career opportunities, fiXit will cover the cost of attending a course and applying for the heavy vehicle licence.
What you will need to succeed
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience and basic knowledge of fixing motor vehicles.
- Desired, but not essential: Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence and experience in volunteering or working in a related field.
For further information about the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities that suit this position, please read the position description provided.
Appointments are subject to eligibility and the legal right to volunteer in Australia. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check, International Police Check (If resided overseas for a period of 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and other security screening or credential checks as determined by the position description.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Concern Australia is committed to an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We warmly welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQA+ and applicants living with a disability.
If you have the skills to perform the advertised role and think you would be a good fit for our organisation, we would love to hear from you!
Child Safety Statement
Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitations. Children have the right to be safe and protected.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief introduction about yourself to hr@concernaustralia.org.au.
Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply as soon as possible.
For further information prior to expressing interest, please contact HR on 0404 938 288, or email hr@concernaustralia.org.au.
Are you interested in exploring volunteering with Concern Australia? Please complete our Volunteer Enquiry Form.
Work With Us
Concern Australia has a supportive and friendly organisational culture with a dedicated and passionate staff team.
Benefits of working at Concern Australia:
- Supported training and development programs
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
- On-site parking
- Biannual all-staff gatherings
- Salary packaging to maximise take home pay
Current Employment Opportunities
About the role
Placements within the Hand Brake Turn program will have the opportunity to gain experience in working with young people aged 14-25 in both classroom and workshop settings.
The successful student will be involved in creating and running workshops for a group of up to 15 young people, mentoring young people to empower them with education and employment skills, and some basic administration tasks. Placement will also require participation in program promotion.
The program is located at both our Sunshine West and Dandenong, but placements will be based at one of the two locations.
Why join Hand Brake Turn?
- Small, personal with the opportunity for peer mentorship and supervision.
- Apply your learnings in a unique classroom and workshop setting.
- Rewarding experience working with young people who are disengaged from their school and community, or those coming out of the youth justice system.
- On-site parking.
What you will need to succeed
- Minimum second-year student enrolled in a youth-focused course.
- Strong interpersonal rapport and relationship building, especially with young people, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Ability and willingness to facilitate group activities, workshops and to present in front of a classroom.
- Basic administrative skills such as working with Microsoft Office Suite and record keeping.
- Not required, but highly desirable: demonstrable involvement in a youth-focused setting such as work/volunteer experience, previous placements or community involvement.
Appointments are also subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and internal security screening procedures.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Concern Australia is committed to an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We warmly welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQA+ and applicants living with a disability.
Child Safety Statement
Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitations. Children have the right to be safe and protected.
How to apply
To be considered for placement, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability against the requirements outlined above and describing any projects or specific outcomes required by your course, to be fulfilled within the placement. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply as soon as possible.
For further information prior to applying, please contact the HR team from Tuesday-Friday via email at hr@concernaustralia.org.au
- 5 – 0.6 FTE, days and hours negotiable within regular office hours
- Dandenong location
- Salary packaging available to increase your take home pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, welcoming team and environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Hand Brake Turn Administration Officer is an exciting new role created to support the program, team and young people with a people-centred approach. Responsibilities include building positive relationships with key program partners and supporting the development and improvement of administrative processes. This front-of-house role will play a part in imparting hope by creating a friendly, warm, and safe environment for young people participating in Hand Brake Turn. The Administration Officer will also play a crucial role in maintaining and ensuring data integrity, and handling funds associated with various aspects of the program.
This role is a Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award Level 3, 12-month fixed term contract with the potential to extend contingent on continued funding.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Completion of Diploma or equivalent in a related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working within an office environment or front of house reception.
- Strong administration skills, including experience in administration of and compliance with ACFE funding.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Have a balance between being well organised and being able to flex for competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to adapt styles according to the audience.
- Highly developed interpersonal rapport and relationship building.
- Knowledge and empathy on how to work with all young people and their families utilising a strengths-based approach.
- Excellent presentation skills, including an ability to facilitate group discussions and activities.
- Intermediate computer skills, including the frequent use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and database entry.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Access to competitive salary packaging to increase your take home pay.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Warm, collaborative, and supportive team and workplace culture.
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
- On site parking.
- Supported training and development opportunities.
SECURITY CHECKS, LICENCES AND OTHER INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
- Satisfactory National Police Check and International Police Check (International Police Check if applicable).
- Valid Working with Children Check or relevant Victorian Teaching Registration.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Concern Australia is committed to build and maintain an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to people from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with a disability to apply for advertised positions.
If you have the skills to do the advertised role and think you would be a good fit for our organisation, we would love to hear from you!
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitations. Children have the right to be safe and protected.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email hr@concernaustralia.org.au your CV and a cover letter addressing how your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience align with the ‘What you will need to succeed’ requirements listed above, and the position description provided.
- Casual, after-hours role
- Work flexibly around your day-time career
- Locations across northwest and southeast Melbourne metro regions
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are calling for an enthusiastic and experienced youth worker to empower young people in our Inside Out program transition to independent living.
A casual Youth Worker provides trauma-informed care and support to young people, including completing daily activities such as self-care and life and living skills in a lead tenant and independent living setting. The Youth Worker demonstrates positive role-modelling and promotes independence.
The role also requires some administrative such as case noting, report and incident report writing, and providing transport to and from appointments when and if required.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate:
Essential:
- Commitment and personal desire to adhere to Concern Australia’s Mission, Vision, Values and Goals and to work in team environment,
- Tertiary qualifications in either social work, youth work, social sciences or related field,
- Relevant experience in a similar role, including experience in working with all levels of management and external stakeholders,
- Demonstrated experience in being an efficient problem solver and a well-organised coordinator,
- Knowledge of the Youth Justice system and Child Protection out of home care systems,
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications,
- Current Victorian Driver’s License,
- Satisfactory National Police Check, International Police Check (International Police check if applicable) and Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme clearance,
- Valid Working with Children Check or relevant Victorian Teaching Registration
Desirable:
- First Aid Certificate
Ability to work after hours, including night and weekend shifts is essential for this role.
This position is classified and paid in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 MA000100, Level 3.1 casual rates plus super.
Appointments are subject to eligibility and legal right to work in Australia.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check, International Police Check (if resided overseas for a period of 12 months or longer in the past 10 years), Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme clearance and other employment screening or credential checks as determined by the position description.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Access to competitive salary packaging to increase your take home pay.
- After Hours support service.
- Warm, collaborative, and supportive team and workplace culture.
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- On-site parking.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Concern Australia is committed to build and maintain an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to people from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with a disability to apply for advertised positions.
If you have the skills to do the advertised role and think you would be a good fit for our organisation, we would love to hear from you!
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitations. Children have the right to be safe and protected.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email hr@concernaustralia.org.au with your CV and a cover letter addressing how your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience align with the ‘What you will need to succeed’ requirements listed above, and the position description provided.
Please see the Inside Out webpage here to learn more about the program.
About the role
Placements within the Inside Out program will have the opportunity to gain experience in working with young people aged 15-19 in a relaxed home environment alongside a close-knit team of youth workers and live-in mentors.
The successful student will be involved in assisting the team to provide trauma-informed care and support to young people, including completing daily activities such as self-care and life and living skills in a lead tenant and independent living setting. A placement student must have an ability to demonstrate positive role-modelling and promote independence.
Some administrative learnings will include how to write case notes, incident reports and other reporting requirements.
Our offices are in Sunshine West and Dandenong, but placements can be based at one of the two locations with frequent travel with a staff member to our various residential locations across Melbourne metro.
Why join Inside Out?
- Small, personal team with the opportunity for peer mentorship and supervision.
- Apply your learnings in a collaborative setting.
- Rewarding experience working with young people who are transitioning out of residential care into independent living.
What you will need to succeed
- Minimum second-year student enrolled in a youth-focused course.
- Strong interpersonal rapport and relationship building, especially with young people, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Ability and willingness to facilitate group activities, workshops and to present in front of a classroom.
- Basic administrative skills such as working with Microsoft Office Suite and record keeping.
- Not required, but highly desirable: demonstrable involvement in a youth-focused setting such as work/volunteer experience, previous placements or community involvement.
- Ability and willingness to travel, as the program involves visiting young people in homes across metro Melbourne and community activities.
Appointments are also subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check, Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme clearance, and internal security screening procedures.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Concern Australia is committed to an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We warmly welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQA+ and applicants living with a disability.
Child Safety Statement
Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitations. Children have the right to be safe and protected.
How to apply
To be considered for placement, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability against the requirements outlined above and describing any projects or specific outcomes required by your course, to be fulfilled within the placement. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply as soon as possible.
For further information prior to applying, please contact the HR team from Tuesday-Friday via email at hr@concernaustralia.org.au
PARTNER WITH US
Concern Australia is privileged to work with a range of partner organisations.
Our Partners enable us to provide more support and positive pathways for young people.
Funding Partners
- Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
- Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety
- Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
- Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs
- Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources
- City of Greater Dandenong
- Brimbank City Council
- Wyndham City Council
- Maribyrnong City Council
- City of Melbourne Council
- Bennelong Foundation
- CVGT
- Gospel Resource
- Igniting Change
- Scanlon Foundation
- Spotlight Foundation
- The Flora & Frank Leith Charitable Trust
- Werkling
- Westpac Foundation
- Rotary Carlton
- Rotary Central Melbourne
- Rotary Keilor
- Rotary Southbank
- St. Hilary’s Anglican Church
- Anglican Parish of Mt Dandenong
- St. James and St. Peter Anglican Church
Pro Bono Supporters
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- Alpheus Advisory
- KLM Spatial
- National Windscreens (NWG)
- Robert Bosch Pty Ltd
- Schneider Electric
- TAL
- The Good Vibe Society
- Zurich Financial Services
- Casamento Photography
- Currie and Brown
