Organisation : St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria
Location : VIC Regional (Warrnambool)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Children, Community Support Services, Education & Training
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 9 Jan, 2022
About the organisation
A Little Bit About Us:
St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria exists to provide support to people across Victoria. For over 165 years we have been in Victoria assisting people through the challenges of poverty and exclusion address suffering, advocating against inequality and promoting human dignity and self-determination. We make an incredible difference in the lives of more than 300,000 people every year
The Soup Van Program is part of a team known as Special Works. The primary aim of the Soup Van Program is to offer food, assistance, friendship and connection to the wider community, to people who are experiencing, or at risk of homelessness or disadvantage. The Soup Van Program is delivered by volunteers who manage the daily food operation, nightly operations and delivery of food to people seeking assistance.
Why work for us? We offer:
- Tax Reducing Salary Packaging + other fantastic SVDP benefits including vehicle
- Flexible working. Work life balance is important to us.
- We are committed to professional development to make sure that your career keeps growing while you’re working with us.
- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others. We are passionate about our #GoodWorks and #Socialjustice
- We live and breathe our values
About the role
Join one of Victoria’s Leading Not-For-Profits!
Competitive Salary + Tax Reducing Salary Package
Part-Time, Ongoing Role
Purpose Driven Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join our dedicated Vinnies Education Team and provide operational support to a program that supports children from families experiencing disadvantage to grow social and academic confidence. Not only do these Education Programs provide important guidance and educational support but they also foster a sense of community and fun.
The Role:
The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, operation, delivery and reporting of the West & East Warrnambool Education Program. They will telephone interview, induct and support volunteers; enroll students; develop resources; and support the sustainability and growth of the program. They will report monthly to the Education Program Team Leader and participate in scheduled professional development sessions across the Victorian school holidays.
About You:
As an Education Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the program operates with excellence one day a week during the Victorian school term. You will enjoy working within a framework of continuous quality improvement and reflective practice. You will have a growth mindset and always be open to new and innovative practices based on sound educational principles. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to meet and exceed individual student learning needs and you will provide evidence of your experience working with young people in an educational context.
You will bring a proactive supportive approach and be an authentic leader who thrives on creating an engaging learning experience for students and volunteers alike. Qualified teachers currently working or returning to the education sector are encouraged to apply.
More Specifically You Will Have:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline education (preferred), youth work, social work community engagement (or significant & current study towards such a qualification)
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and stakeholder relationship skills
- Experience working with primary school age children within an education context
- Ability to work independently and lead a team of volunteers
- Experience leading a community group
- Experience in public speaking and facilitating training for adults
- Strong project management, record keeping and training/teaching skills
- Ability to work independently, with strong organisational and time management skills, including setting priorities and working within deadlines
- Positive outlook and a desire to work collaboratively with a growing team that meets quarterly
#Join Good
If this opportunity sounds perfect to you and you meet our essential requirements we can’t wait to hear from you. Please send us your updated CV and a cover letter that tells us a little more about you and why you would be perfect for the role. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.
Applications close: Sunday 9th January at 11:30pm
The process will include phone screening, and a panel interview. Interviews will commence after 10th Jan,2022.
Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be completed these will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, a working with children check and evidence of having a COVID-19 Vaccination.
St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Education Program Coordinator West & East Warrnambool via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #Education_and_Training
