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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why work with us
This role is part of the 2023 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program. The Program provides a dedicated pathway for new and recent graduates into the family violence, sexual assault and primary prevention sectors and supports graduates to gain practical skills and knowledge while also receiving additional learning and development support.
In addition to state-wide learning and networking opportunities, graduates are supported by a dedicated Learning and Development Facilitator and have access to learning and development opportunities with other graduates throughout the year. This includes an induction session at the commencement of the Program and monthly community of practice sessions. Graduate’s agencies also have access to a funding allocation to support ongoing learning and development needs over the course of the Program.
If you are relocating for the Program, you may also be eligible for a $1,500 contribution towards costs associated with your relocation.
To meet the eligibility requirements for the 2023 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program, graduates must have completed all course requirements (or will do so before commencing in the Program) or have completed their qualifications within the last two years.
For more information on the Program, you can visit Family violence jobs – for Graduates [link removed]
Why this role matters
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Parenting Support Practitioner to Undertake community development activities which support efforts to build safe and inclusive communities where families want to raise their children
This role will:
- Facilitate manualised evidence-based group parenting education programs (for example, Tuning in to Kids, Bringing up Great Kids)
- Develop and facilitate evidence-based group parenting education workshops which meet community needs
- Provide tailored parenting support through the delivery of evidence- and strength-based one-on-one parenting support sessions which are focused on the development of healthy, positive parent-child interactions
This is a maximum full-time position (however full time can be negotiable) to 31 December 2023. This position is based in Melton and/or Sunshine however you will provide innovative parenting support to families in Melbourne’s Western growth corridors.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award, Level 6.
As a Parenting Support Practitioner at the Salvos, you will enjoy:
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
- Flexible working conditions
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
What we’re looking for
- Masters or Bachelor of Social Work (or similar)
- Training and/or experience in family violence ideal
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You will be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.
Enquiries
Jocelyn Gemoh on 0475 985 194 or at [email protected]
Applications close: 11th December 2022
*Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.