Careers @ the Brotherhood

• Working at the Brotherhood
• Salaries
• Benefits
• Positions vacant

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. 

• Family Services Team Leader
• Compliance Coordinator
• Administration and Receptionist
• HIPPY Australia National Manager
• CSIS Team Leader
• CSIS 2IC Team Leader
• Communications Manager
  
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EMC Family Services Team Leader  

HOURS:        0.8 EFT (4 days a week)
LOCATION:   EMC,123 Brunswick St Fitzroy

An exciting opportunity exists to lead the Family Services Team at EMC in its CALD-specific family support within the North West region of Melbourne. The client work involves casework, family relationship counselling and groups with refugees and asylum seekers, as well as practical parenting support and referrals to other services with presenting issues.

This role will work collaboratively with the EMC Programs Manager and will therefore participate in a range of management functions. The role's key objectives are to:
1. Oversee the service delivery and compliance across the programs, managing existing and future stakeholder relationships.
2. Carry a small caseload as well as provide supervision and support to the program staff, volunteers and students to maintain best practice;
3. Ensure the team's programs operate in an integrated and coordinated way and meet funding requirements whilst in line with quality standards;
4. Play a leading role to ensure we're responding to the needs of recently-arrived refugee communities, including asylum seekers, by informing:
a. proposals to existing and future funding stakeholders, to develop a more diverse service base for the Centre; and
b. advocacy and policy submissions, to capture trends and needs of these communities.

You will be a highly motivated and organized person with a passion for, and have extensive experience leading and supervising practitioners in individual and family counselling and support work. This position is Part Time (0.8 EFT - 4 days a week) and the salary will be based on the SACS Award (Social Worker Class 3) in the range $60,714.65-$64,317.38 per annum, based on qualifications and experience. Salary packaging is 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 9482 8700.  For further information about the position phone Hutch Hussein on 8412 8718.

Please send written applications addressing the key selection criteria to recruitment@nullbsl.org.au

Applications close: 8am Monday 17th June 2013

Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered

Compliance Coordinator

LOCATION:   Fitzroy
HOURS:    0.6 EFT

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced RTO, HESG and ACFE Compliance Coordinator to join the Brotherhood of St Laurence Training Services team.
 
The Brotherhood of St Laurence Work and Learning division offers a diverse range of services and initiatives to help people into work and strengthen families, individuals and communities. Services and programs are delivered through a range of mediums and locations across Melbourne.

The Compliance and Quality Officer is responsible for the provision, maintenance, and administration  of policies, procedures and practices to support compliance with VRQA, AQTF and ASQA conditions and standards of registration, Higher Education and Skills Group (HESG Victorian Training Guarantee) and Adult and Community and Further Education (ACFE) Funding Guidelines.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Manage and maintain systems, policies and procedures associated with the complaint operations of the Training Services department
• Manage and maintain activities related to compliance with AQTF, VRQA and ACFE conditions and standards for continuing registration.
• Maintain a range of administrative systems and procedures to support a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
• Data entry of trainer and participant feedback questionnaires into SMART and monthly production of summary reports.
• Conduct rolling 6 monthly internal audit of the RTO, Learn Local and Higher Education and Skills Group against AQTF/VRQA standards and conditions for continuing registration and funding agreements  and report any issues, risks or non-compliance to the Senior Manager, Training Services and provide recommendations for rectification.
• Participate fully in all internal and external audits to ensure our compliance to registering and funding contracts.
• Liaise with Training Coordinators to ensure the collection of a range of administrative and evidentiary requirements collected from coordinators, trainers and students is compliant with Victorian Qualification Registration Authority (VQRA) and Australian Qualification Training Framework (AQTF) conditions and standards of registration
• Prepare, maintain and update training templates and forms such as handbooks, attendance sheets, assessment record sheets and enrolment forms to ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a range of summary statistics (monthly file audits, training package transition notifications, commencements/completions etc) and provide fortnightly reports of these summaries to the Senior Manager Training Services

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
• Preferable with minimum or equivilent of 3 years compliance experience with RTO conditions and standards of registration
• Demonstrated experience in complying with performance and funding agreements, in particular Higher Education and Skills Group (Skills Victoria), ACFE and DEEWR.
• Understanding of Adult, Community and Further Education board registration requirements
• Demonstrated experience using VetTrak
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance systems.
• Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace training or Training and Assessment - preferred
• Highly developed computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Office Software.
• Advanced administration, organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
• Self motivation, with the ability to interact with and contribute to a team.
• Supervision, mentoring skills
• Ability to take initiative when working in isolation
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to advise and liaise across all levels of the BSL and external organisations.
• Understanding of and sympathy with the values and ideals of the BSL.

If you can handle the pace and making a difference is important to you, then don’t delay in applying.

Closing date for applications is:- Close of business 21 June 2013.

To obtain a Position Description click here or phone 9483 1114 to have one emailed to you. For further information contact Jude Leigh, Senior Manager Training Services jleigh@nullbsl.org.au

Please send completed written applications addressing selection criteria to Jude Leigh at recruitment@nullbsl.org.au

Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered

Administration and Reception
(12 month maternity leave position)

LOCATION:   Fitzroy
HOURS:    1.0 Full Time or Part Time 3/2 days split

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate administrator and receptionist to join the Brotherhood of St Laurence Training Services team.
 
The Brotherhood of St Laurence Work and Learning division offers a diverse range of services and initiatives to help people into work and strengthen families, individuals and communities. Services and programs are delivered through a range of mediums and locations across Melbourne.

We are seeking a multi-tasker who is passionate about supporting the needs of a growing training facility  to join the Training Services Team. You will be responsible for the presentation of the training facility, course and room set up, processing of student and visitor enquiries and supporting the administrative work of the Training Services team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Manage the training facility presentation and reception area
• Handle all enquiries in a professional manner to a prescribed standard
• Collect and maintain the client database of enquiries and enrolments
• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the training facilities
• Provide administrative support to the Training Services team
• Student administration including filing and data entry
• Manage the training room booking system

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
• Demonstrated experience in reception and administration roles.
• Well developed computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Office Software.
• Demonstrated administration, organizational, prioritising and time management skills.
• Self motivation, with the ability to interact with and contribute to a high functioning team.
• Ability to take initiative when working independently.
• Experience working with people from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to advise and liaise across all levels of the BSL and external organisations.
• Understanding of and sympathy with the values and ideals of the BSL.
• Experience working in a RTO or training organization would be highly regarded.
• Developed skills using VETtrak software will be highly regarded.

If you can handle the pace and making a difference is important to you, then don’t delay in applying.

Closing date for applications is:- Close of business 21 June 2013.

To obtain a Position Description click here or phone 9483 1114 to have one emailed to you. For further information contact Jude Leigh, Senior Manager Training Services jleigh@nullbsl.org.au

Please send completed written applications addressing selection criteria to Jude Leigh at recruitment@nullbsl.org.au

Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered

HIPPY Australia National Manager

LOCATIONl   Fitzroy
HOURS:    Full Time
 
• A Nationally focused leader
• Superb program management skills
• Experienced in delivering programs to disadvantaged communities.
• A successful track record in government, community & philanthropic partnerships.

Join a growing national program that is making a difference to the lives of young children and their families.

The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) is a two-year home-based parenting and early childhood enrichment program that empowers parents and carers to be their child’s first teacher. The program builds the confidence and skills of parents to create a positive learning environment to prepare their child for school.

The Australian Government has committed over $100 million to HIPPY to support ongoing program delivery in 50 mainstream locations and expand the program to an additional 50 locations, with an emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Very attractive salary packaging is available. Join a dynamic national team located at HIPPY Australia, in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

For a position description click here or ph: 03 9483 1114. For further information call Amanda Eccleston 03 9483 2468. 

Please email written applications addressing key selection criteria to: recruitment@nullbsl.org.au

Applications close on Friday 21st June 2013

The HIPPY Program is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

CSIS Team Leader

HOURS:    38 hours per week
LOCATION:   Collingwood, Fitzroy and Richmond Housing Estates

An exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team to support employment projects for marginalized jobseekers within the BSL’s Work and Learning Division.

The Team leader is responsible for overseeing trainees and contracted staff to competently manage access control systems on high-rise estates within the City of Yarra as well as providing day to day support to the 2IC team leader. The key responsibility of this role is to supervise, mentor and coach a group of trainees who are undertaking a year long training and work placement program designed to develop skills and a work history to assist them to gain mainstream employment upon program completion.

Main responsibilities of the role:

1) Lead a group of up to 10 Trainees on a year long traineeship in Security Operations
2) Manage all day to day operational concerns by providing guidance, advice and program policy information to ensure the effective implementation of appropriate services which meet the contract specifications.
3) Ensure that the programs key functions in controlling building access, gathering appropriate data and providing/distributing information to tenants are delivered in a professional manner.

The ideal applicant will have:
•  A current combined Certificate 2 & 3 Security licence
• Highly developed coaching, mentoring and supervisory experience within the Security industry
• High level administration skills including data base and statistical data management
• Organisational and time management skills as well as ability to work in a flexible and dynamic environment

The position is Full time, Fixed Term until 30th of April 2015. 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 03 9483 1114 to have one emailed to you.  For further information about the role phone Scott Stickland on 0404 080 424.

Email written applications addressing the key selection criteria to recruitment@nullbsl.org.au 

Applications by COB: Friday the 14th June 2013

Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered

CSIS 2IC Team Leader

HOURS:    38 hours per week
LOCATION:   Collingwood, Fitzroy and Richmond Housing Estates

An exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team to support employment projects for marginalized jobseekers within the BSL’s Work and Learning Division.

The 2IC Team Leader is responsible for overseeing trainees and contracted staff to competently manage access control systems on high-rise estates within the City of Yarra. The key responsibility of this role is to supervise, mentor and coach a group of trainees who are undertaking a year long training and work placement program designed to develop skills and a work history to assist them to gain mainstream employment upon program completion. This role also has an additional component to support two other on site team leaders and provide high level administrative support to the Operations and Development Manager of the program.

Main responsibilities of the role:

1) Lead a group of up to 10 Trainees on a year long traineeship in Security Operations
2) Manage all day to day operational concerns by providing guidance, advice and program    
    policy information to ensure the effective implementation of appropriate services which
    meet the contract specifications.
3) Ensure that the programs key functions in controlling building access, gathering
    appropriate data and providing/distributing information to tenants are delivered in a
    professional manner.
4) Provide operational support to two other on site team leaders including resourcing
    management.
5) Assist with program development and engagement initiatives as required 

The ideal applicant will have:
• A current combined 2 & 3 Security licence
• Highly developed coaching, mentoring and supervisory experience within the Security industry
• High level administration skills including data base and statistical data management
• Experience with contract management and client liaison within the Security industry
• Organisational and time management skills as well as ability to work in a flexible and dynamic environment

The position is Full time, Fixed Term until 30th of April 2015. 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  03 9483 1114 to have one sent to you.  For further information about the role phone Scott Stickland on 0404 080 424.

Email written applications addressing the key selection criteria to recruitment@nullbsl.org.au 

Applications by COB: Saturday the 15th June 2013

Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered

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

Please note: Only applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria will be considered.