We are seeking a highly flexible, motivated individual with excellent community development experience and skills, specifically in a role of educating clients experiencing financial difficulty.
We have an opportunity for a part time Community Financial Educator (6 hrs a week). Your background may be in Community Development, financial counselling or other related experience. This program aims to provide free assistance to individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties through a combination of educational workshops and community education.
We offer a salary at Community Development Worker, Class 2a plus salary packaging. Before applying, please obtain a position description at www.anglicarevic.org.au. For further information contact Gaby Thomson on 9739 4951.
Please apply, nominating three referees, to Gaby Thomson, Program Manager Integrated Family Services, Anglicare Victoria, 282-284 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville 3777 or email gaby.thomson@anglicarevic.org.au.
Closing date 28 November 2008.
Home Based Care Casual Home Based Care Staff – Foster Carer Assessment and Accreditation Social Work Class 2
Eastern Metropolitan Region North-West Region Gippsland Region
Anglicare Victoria is the largest provider of Home Based Care Services in the state delivering high quality care to children and young people who are subject to Child Protection involvement and are unable to live at home.
Anglicare Victoria has an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals to conduct assessment and training of new volunteer foster carers on a needs basis across the organisation.
The positions offer high level flexibility and would highly suit an individual who is seeking extra experience in assessment work, working flexible hours/days or working around family commitments.
The role will involve conducting carer training using the “Shared Stories- Shared Lives” package, caregiver assessment using the ‘Step by Step” competency framework, assessment report writing and making recommendations to the Accreditation panels within the regions.
You will have a strong background in working in the child welfare sector and a good understanding of working with and engaging volunteer carers. The organisation is seeking someone who is able to work independently to clear timelines and has good verbal and written communication skills.
Training in Step by Step and Shared Stories-Shared Lives is preferable however not essential as training can be provided.
An appropriate remuneration package, including generous salary packaging, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
To obtain a position description, please see www.anglicarevic.org.au or for further information, please contact Sallie Rogers on 9301 5200. Please apply in writing, addressing the selection criteria and nominating three referees, to Sallie Rogers, Program Manager, Anglicare Victoria, 239 Murray Rd Preston Vic 3072 or by email to sallie.rogers@anglicarevic.org.au. Closing date 28th November 2008.
Anglicare Victoria provides a range of support services to families, children and young people across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston area. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional, with accounts skills, to join our admin team.
The position is offered on a permanent part-time basis over 22.8 hours (0.6 EFT) per week and will be based at our Rosebud site.
A position description outlining further details can be accessed on line at www.anglicarevic.org.au. Applications, nominating three professional referees, can be forwarded to steve.watkinson@anglicarevic.org.au, or to Steve Watkinson, Manager Family Solutions and Disability Services, Anglicare Victoria, 1161 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 3939.
Out of Home Care Eastern Region is a streamlined, responsive and integrated regional out of home care service for children under 12. We have an opportunity for a Foster Care Worker based at Box Hill.
You’ll be required to
undertake case management in a busy program covering the Eastern region
participate in the training and assessment of prospective foster parents
work co-operatively with both statutory and community service agencies
support foster parents through regular visits and advocating for children’s needs
Before applying, please obtain a position description, phone Gina Housakos or Julie Fleming on 896 6322.
Please apply in writing, addressing the key selection criteria, nominating three referees, to Gina Housakos, Team Leader Foster Care, Anglicare Victoria, 7-11 Shipley Street, Box Hill 3128 or by email to gina.housakos@anglicarevic.org.au. Applications close 14 November 2008
Anglicare Victoria is a leading not-for- profit organisation based in Collingwood. We are looking for a multi skilled accounts all-rounder (90% accounts payable) to join the dynamic Central Office finance team.
You role will be mainly accounts payable (processing, coding, payment via cheques and EFT and reconciliation), daily income recording and reconciliation.
You will have high degree of proficiency in computerised accounting systems (Great Plains preferable), and Microsoft Office XP, particularly Excel. In addition to your technical skills, you will be a team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to meet monthly deadlines with concern for quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate would have an accounting diploma with 3-4 years experience in a medium to large organisation. Market based salary package would be offered.
Please forward written applications addressing the key selection criteria, nominating three work-related referees, and including an email address, to Shanti Joseph, Finance Manager, Anglicare Victoria, PO Box 45 Abbotsford, Vic 3067 or email shanti.joseph@anglicarevic.org.au. Applications close Friday 14 November 2008
Full time-12 month parental leave replacement position.
Out of Home Care Eastern Region is a streamlined, responsive and integrated regional out of home care service for children. The Kids In Care program, based in Lilydale is seeking a highly flexible, motivated individual with excellent written and verbal skills to work as part of our team. The role will require you to carry out complex casework, be involved in training and accreditation of carers and work as a member of the foster care team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the child welfare field. Salary at Social Worker, Class 2 plus salary packaging.
Before applying, please obtain a position description from www.anglicarevic.org.au.
Please forward written applications addressing the key selection criteria, nominating three work-related referees, and including an email address, to
Michelle Mealor, Kids in Care, Team Leader, Anglicare Victoria, 47-51 Castella St, Lilydale, phone 9735 6164 or email michelle.mealor@anglicarevic.org.au. Applications close 18 November 2008.
Anglicare Victoria offers a comprehensive network of services to young people, children and their families. This key role (8 days a fortnight) offers you an interesting and varied role providing skilled reception and administrative support at both our Bayswater and Croydon offices. You will be enthusiastic, resourceful, well organised, work well in a team and thrive on responsibility.
The ideal candidate will require excellent communication and customer service skills, initiative, diplomacy and patience to deal with clients and program staff in a busy environment. Comprehensive knowledge of all MS Office programs and demonstrated administration skills are essential.
Please forward written applications addressing the key selection criteria, nominating three work-related referees, and including an email address, to
Helen Barclay, Area Administration Co-Ordinator, Anglicare Victoria, PO Box 2088, Baywater, 3153 or email helen.barclay@anglicarevic.org.au. Applications close Friday 14 November 2008
Werribee Integrated Family Services has a full-time position available until June 2009. Join a dynamic team working with vulnerable families and children with complex needs. We are seeking skilled caseworkers with experience in working with complex family needs including family violence, mental health and substance abuse.
The program involves case management and case work (including family and group work interventions) both in-home and office-based. Staff work respectfully and collaboratively with families to build on their strengths and to improve and develop life skills and coping strategies.
Position is classified at the SACS Award, Social Worker Class 2. A current driver’s licence and a relevant tertiary qualification are essential.
For a detailed position description please phone 03 9731 2500 or go to www.anglicarevic.org.au. Please forward applications nominating three referees to julie.paton@anglicarevic.org.au , Julie Paton, Manager Family Services, Anglicare Victoria, PO Box 2130 Werribee Vic 3030, by 14 November 2008.
Parish Community Development Workers, Geelong, Ballarat and Sale
Three new vacancies exist for hands on people passionate about serving the needs of local communities through a Christian setting. Geelong (38 hrs), Ballarat (38 hrs) and Sale (30.4 hrs).
These positions aim to provide a responsive and supportive service to the Diocesan Community through the implementation of a Community Development model that builds community connectedness. You will research and analyse the needs of local communities then assess the capacity of local parishes to respond. Your role motivates people and sources funding to sustain projects. You will work with a diverse group of stakeholders: clergy, parish members, churches, community members and groups, service providers, volunteers, staff and business.
Salary and conditions within the classification of a Community Development Officer Class 3 ($50,019 to $52,687 pro rata) which includes packaging of $16,050 per year. A maintained motor vehicle is provided as part of the employees overall package.
Apply in writing, nominating three referees, to Fr Michael Hopkins, General Manager Parish Partnerships & Community Development, Anglicare Victoria, PO Box 45, Abbotsford 3067 or by email to michael.hopkins@anglicarevic.org.au by 21st November 2008.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and energetic individual who is passionate about working with children and young people, to join the Preston Home Based Care Program. This program is positioned within a large and robust Home Based Care Service in the North West Region that is achieving quality outcomes for children, young people & has an equally strong focus on quality caregiver support, training opportunities and retention.
Applicants should possess the ability to effectively engage & work with children and young people, volunteer caregivers and families, have highly developed assessment and intervention skills, interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated experience in home-based care.
You’ll join an organisation offering ongoing professional development, supportive leadership team and a whole range of staff benefits.
A current driver’s licence, tertiary qualifications and capacity to work flexible hours are also essential. Position is classified under the SACS Award SW Class 2.
For position description go to www.anglicarevic.org.au or phone 9301 5200. Please apply, nominating three referees, to Sallie Rogers, Program Manager, Home Based Care, Anglicare Victoria, 32 Railway Crescent, Broadmeadows 3047 or email sallie.rogers@anglicarevic.org.au. If applying by mail, please include an email address. Applications Close Friday 14 November 2008.
