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Are you passionate about youth social justice and want to make a difference?

Are you a self-starter who cares deeply about young people getting the support they need?

THEN YOU MIGHT BE THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR!

current opportunities

Check out the opportunities below, along with the option to volunteer as a Live-in Mentor in our Enhanced Lead Tenant program which supports young people in out-of-home-care on their path to adulthood. There’s more information in the Volunteer section.

  • Part time 25 hours per week (flexibility required).
  • Flexible hybrid work location with travel to schools required.
  • Enhance a young person’s education experience by equipping them with skills for life.

Concern Australia is an innovative not-for-profit organisation working with young people and children 5-25 years, creating opportunities for them to enjoy full and meaningful lives.

We find our roots in the work of Rev Dr John Smith who also nurtured the God’s Squad Christian Motorcycle Club which has been flying its colours since in the 1970s and today can be found in 7 countries around the world.

Our work focuses on the creation, development, and delivery of responses in the areas of Living Learning & Earning and Housing & Homelessness. Each year we connect with 30,000 vulnerable young people across Australia.

The Values for Life program works under the Living, Learning and Earning arm of the organisation to deliver engaging and fun seminars for primary and secondary schools mostly across metropolitan Melbourne.

Join an organisation that is making a positive difference in the lives of young people!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Values for Life Coordinator is a part time, fixed term position up to the 30th of June 2024 with the potential to extend. The position will have an exciting opportunity to develop, create and deliver the program to thousands of young people through school incursions. The incumbent will work closely with the Executive Team to align the Values for Life program with organisational goals and targets.

The Coordinator will take the lead in working with schools, faith groups and youth services to deliver fun and engaging seminars that address the needs of children, young people, and their carers. Program and resource content will be backed by extensive research and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. There will be an opportunity to improve and expand the program by creating evaluation and data collection strategies and meet various reporting requirements to present to key stakeholders.

As the program expands across Victoria and interstate, the Coordinator will have the opportunity to participate in the recruitment, induction, and management of casual staff.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Have a Bachelor/Diploma in Education and/or Ministry, Social Work, Youth or Community Development, OR lesser former qualifications with 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Have experience and passion for working with children and young people and promoting their resilience and wellbeing.
  • A love for research and the ability to use that knowledge to develop and deliver programs.
  • Have a high level of integrity to ensure originality in content development without plagiarising or violating copyright.
  • Strong interpersonal skills that is evident in public speaking, team environments and when communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • An ability to conduct research and develop relevant evaluation strategies.
  • Have a high attention to detail, including an ability to accurately compute and report data.
  • Be a culture driver in the workplace and in the community, with a particular passion for creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
  • Excellent administrative skills, including the ability to navigate and maintain databases and CRM systems.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Access to competitive salary packaging to increase your take home pay.
  • Supported training and development programs.
  • Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Part of a wider Living, Learning & Earning team that provides education and training for young people.
  • Warm, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture.


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.
  • Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
  • Some after-hours work may be required.

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 Melanie Lim, HR Officer on Melanie.Lim@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.

Click here to view the position description.

For further information on upcoming roles, please contact Melanie Lim, HR Officer from Monday to Thursday on 0404 938 288, or email Melanie.Lim@concernaustralia.org.au.

  • Casual role
  • Primarily located in southeast Melbourne, Dandenong
  • Other work locations available in northwest and southeast Melbourne

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are calling for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to assist our Inside Out Team to achieve better social and economic outcomes for people in our community.

As a casual Youth Worker, you will be required to provide young people with safe and appropriate support, case management, advocacy, and information to assist young people to make informed choices about their lives. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate:

Essential:

  • Demonstrated 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 and International Police Check (International Police check if applicable)
  • Valid Working with Children Check or relevant Victorian Teaching Registration

Desirable:

  • First Aid Certificate

To support our young people at our lead tenant houses, we will allocate most of the casual shifts at evenings/overnights and on weekends, with some share of the daytime shifts possibly required. Ability to work after hours, including night and weekend shifts is essential for this role.

This position is classified 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) and other employment screening or credential checks as determined by the position description.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
  • Supported training and development programs
  • Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • On-site parking
  • Inclusive culture based on our organisational values of Integrity, Respect and Belonging
  • Regular all staff catch ups and staff days
  • 2 days of Spiritual Retreat leave

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 Melanie Lim, HR Officer on Melanie.Lim@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.

Click here to view the position description.

For further information on upcoming roles, please contact Melanie Lim, HR Officer from Monday to Thursday on 0404 938 288, or email Melanie.Lim@concernaustralia.org.au.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Volunteering is a great way for members of the community to
DONATE THEIR SKILLS AND TIME TO HELP US DELIVER AND MANAGE OUR PROGRAMS.

We value our amazing volunteers and could not do the work we do without them!
You can make a world of difference in a young person or child’s life by helping to support them
in areas of Education, Housing and Homelessness, and Justice.

Interested in contributing your time, talents and skills? Fill in the volunteer form below and we will get back to you soon.

You can also check out the Position Description for the volunteer role as Live in Mentor

WE ARE 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 in Eastern and Southern Melbourne suburbs.

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 Luke Philp, Program Manager 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 exploitations. Children have the right to be safe and protected.

For more information please visit our Inside Out page

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.

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER HERE

    Select a program you would like to volunteer your time for or select general to work with Concern Australia on various programs and activities. You can select multiple programs.

    PARTNERS

    • AFL SportsReady
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    • Albert Park Primary School
    • Anglican Parish of Mount Dandenong
    • Ardoch
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    • Casey Cardinia Foundation
    • Catalyst Network
    • Caulfield Grammar
    • Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare
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    • City LLEN
    • City of Brimbank
    • City of Greater Dandenong
    • City of Melbourne
    • Collingwood Neighbourhood House
    • Collingwood Soup Van
    • Commonwealth Bank
    • Copperfield College
    • Country Women’s Association
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    • Currie & Brown
    • Dandenong Christian Reformed Church
    • Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services
    • Department of Education and Training
    • Department of Health and Human Services
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    • Department of Transport
    • Drummond Street Services
    • FareShare
    • Fountain Gate Secondary College
    • Gandel Metals Pty Ltd
    • Glen Eagle Secondary College
    • God’s Squad CMC, various chapters throughout Australia
    • Good Shephard Microfinance
    • Gospel Resource Ltd
    • Graeme Pearson
    • Hampton Park Secondary College
    • HoMie
    • Hosier Hoodies – Ben Hoban
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    • Jobfind Australia
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    • Kids in Philanthropy
    • Kids Own Publishing
    • Kids Under Cover
    • Kilfinan Australia
    • KOGO
    • LMCF – The Tan Family Foundation
    • Ladder
    • Launch Housing
    • Lauriston Girls’ School
    • Les Twentyman Foundation
    • Lighthouse Foundation
    • Lindsay Tanner
    • LL Group Holdings Pty Ltd
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    • Mt Dandenong Primary School
    • Naranga School
    • Narre Warren Community Learning Centre
    • NED Whisky
    • Neighbourhood Justice Centre
    • Oakwood School
    • OzHarvest
    • Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
    • RMIT University
    • Ray White Southbank
    • Rotary Club of Carlton
    • Rotary Club of Central Melbourne
    • Rotary Club of Essendon
    • Rotary Club of Footscray
    • Rotary Club of Keilor
    • Rotary Club of Moorleigh Moorabbin
    • Rotary Club of Port Melbourne
    • Rotary Club of Southbank
    • SELLEN
    • Social Engine
    • Social Traders
    • South Sudanese Australia Youth United
    • Spotlight Foundation
    • St Hilary’s Women on Thursday Group
    • St James & St Peter’s Anglican Church
    • Sunbury College
    • TAL
    • Taylor’s Lakes Secondary College
    • The Big Umbrella
    • The Flora & Frank Leith Trust
    • The Jack Brockhoff Foundation
    • Tradeswomen Australia
    • The Tan Family Foundation
    • The Tyre Factory – Dandenong
    • Uniting
    • V8 Supercars Australia
    • Victoria Police
    • Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
    • Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce
    • Victorian Council of Social Services
    • Victorian Government Multicultural Festival and Events
    • Wallaroo Primary School
    • WAYSS
    • Western English Braybrook School
    • Western Region Aged Care Inc.
    • Whitelion
    • William Buckland Foundation
    • Wilma Gallet and Associates
    • Wombat Housing Support Services
    • Women CAN Australia
    • Western Region Aged Care Inc.
    • Wyndham City Council
    • Youth Referral and Independent Person Program