Manager – Kangan Education First Youth Foyer

Fixed-Term (through to April 2021), Full-time role

• Great Broadmeadows location, close to public transport, shops and cafes
• Salary: $95,777 per annum + Super
• Additional wellbeing leave and salary packaging
• Flexible working environment

Join Melbourne’s most progressive housing and homelessness organisation.

This is an exciting to join into a management role at Launch Housing. The Education First Youth Foyer Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the Education First Youth Foyer (EFYF) located in Broadmeadows. The EFYF provide integrated learning and student accommodation in mainstream educational settings for young people aged 16-24 years, who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Using an advantaged thinking approach, they are designed for young people who have the ambition and motivation to engage in education and training but have been unable to do so due to a range of structural, institutional and personal barriers. This role will report to the Manager, Youth Transitions and will oversee the activities of all staff at the Youth Foyer ensuring that all areas of service are able to deliver outcomes in accordance with funding requirements and targets.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a leader who provides direction to your team, ensuring that all services are provided at a high-quality standard and that all Launch Housing procedures and practices are followed. You are required to have previous experience working in management within the community and/or public sectors. You will also have demonstrated understanding of housing and homelessness policy, context and systems and the ability to contribute to the delivery of innovative solutions to work towards effective client outcomes.

To obtain a full position description and to apply for this opportunity, please follow the How to Apply instructions.

If you need additional information regarding this role, please contact Kane Ord on 0430 431 663.

Please note there is no closing date for this role and shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children Check and Police check. Launch Housing is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.