Careers @ the Brotherhood
Working at the Brotherhood
The Brotherhood employs around 600 staff and over 1200 volunteers in more than 50 locations across Melbourne.
Brotherhood employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.
Salaries
The Brotherhood strives to create a workplace that offers attractive and competitive salaries and employment conditions.
We have two Certified Agreements which cover all staff with the exception of the Executive. These are the result of negotiations with a number of unions and staff representatives and provide for regular salary movements and a wide variety of ‘best practice’ flexible working conditions.
In addition, working for a registered charity, Brotherhood staff have the opportunity to salary package a range of personal expenses pre-tax to reduce taxation and increase take-home pay.
Benefits
Benefits of working at the Brotherhood include:
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave and two weeks paid leave for the partner of a birthing parent, and other generous family-friendly initiatives
- home-based work
- accrued days off
- purchased leave – 48/52
- annual leave in advance and 17.5% leave loading
- career break
- long service leave after seven years
- phased retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- a range of learning and development opportunities
- salary packaging.
Positions vacant
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Below is a list of paid positions at the Brotherhood of St Laurence. We’d also love to hear from you from you if you are keen to volunteer with us.
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Project Accountant
LOCATION: 67 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
DESCRIPTION: Permanent full time
The Finance Department works to ensure the Brotherhood of St Laurence manages its financial resources in an effective and sustainable way.
We are seeking an accountant with strong communication and people skills to work with senior and program managers in financial management, program development and reporting.
Experience in management accounting including budgeting, financial reporting and control will be highly regarded.
To obtain a copy of the Position Description click here or phone 9483 1114.
For further information contact Jonathan Lee on 9483 1180.
Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria per the Position Description should be sent in writing to the Plato Group (Contact: Jessica Kucy (03) 9869 9555 or admin@nullplatogroup.com.au)
Applications close: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Communications Manager
HOURS: Full Time 38 hours
LOCATION: Fitzroy
• pivotal position in lively close-knit team
• key role in developing and presenting external image of the Brotherhood of St Laurence
• work for an Australia free of poverty
Reporting to the Senior Manager Communications, you will be a member of the broader communications team and be responsible for increasing media coverage and public support for the Brotherhood by publicising our services, our stories, our advocacy and our policy solutions for an Australia free of poverty.
This role includes media relations and identifying and developing opportunities and strategies to achieve our communication goals.
To be successful in this role you will:
• Have extensive experience as a journalist and/or in dealing with mainstream media, good media contacts and the ability to develop new ones
• Have excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Be able to develop and implement creative communication strategies
• Be resourceful in finding, developing and showcasing information and stories for the media, social media and other channels
• Work well under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Enjoy working in a team and with internal and external stakeholders
• Have an understanding of and empathy for the vision of the Brotherhood
This is a fulltime position. Salary will be 70,000 per annum. Attractive salary packaging provisions are available.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a standard Police Check and Working with Children Check.
To obtain a position description click here or phone 9483 1114 to have one sent to you. For further information about the role phone Jeannie Zakharov on (03) 9483 2487 during office hours.
Please email written applications addressing the key selection criteria to recruitment@nullbsl.org.au
Applications close COB 21 May COB.
Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered.
HEEUP Project Manager
HOURS: Full time at 38 hours per week
LOCATION: Fitzroy
The Brotherhood of St Laurence is at the forefront of social policy debate and has influenced major shifts in public policy. A $4.2 million pilot program helping Victorians upgrade inefficient hot water systems has been established and we are looking for an energetic and capable project manager to help lead the initiative. Your energy project experience, sound judgment and resourcefulness will help this innovative project demonstrate how the right mix of incentives can influence householder decision making. Based in Fitzroy the position is $75,000 with salary sacrificing available. An initial 12 month appointment is offered with the possibility of extension .
The Home Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project (HEEUP) will assist 1400 low income and vulnerable Victorians to upgrade their hot water systems to more efficient models. Hot water systems are largest single energy user in most homes. Many low income households struggle with the cost of upgrading their hot water systems.
HEEUP will assist households by providing information on upgrade costs and benefits, a small rebate for out of pocket expenses and a no interest loan (NILS) loan for remaining expenses.
Main responsibilities of the role:
To oversee the management of the Home Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project, including contractual relationships with partner organisations and achieve project objectives and high quality service outcomes for all participants. The project manager will also provide leadership and direction to the HEEUP team of 3-4 staff. Develop and implement community engagement strategies and contribute to the BSL's overall Financial Inclusion Strategy.
The ideal applicant will have:
• Tertiary qualifications
• Well developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency in the home, experience of engaging older Australians and understanding of financial and social inclusion.
• Extensive experience with multi faceted program or contract management.
• Ability to undertake regional travel.
• Understanding and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood of St Laurence
The position is Full Time, maximum appointment from June 2013 to June 2014, with the possibility of extension. Salary will be $75,000 per annum. Attractive salary packaging provisions are available.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a standard Police Check and Working with Children Check.
To obtain a position description click here or phone Madeleine on 9483 1114 to have one sent to you.
For further information about the role phone Tony Robinson on 03 9445 2425
Email written applications addressing the key selection criteria to recruitment@nullbsl.org.au
Applications by COB: 24 May 2013
Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered