Youth Liaison VGS

JOB DESCRIPTION

YOUTH LIAISON 

  • Part Time Role 
  • Three days per week
  • North Melbourne

Based in North Melbourne/Collingwood, Satellite Foundation seeks to contribute to futures of hope and possibility for children and young people across Victoria who have a family member with mental health challenges.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role provides a primary point of contact, welcoming engagement and ongoing connection for young people 14-25 years) and their families accessing Satellite supports.

The role is part of an engagement team and reports directly to the Programs Manager.

YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

Ideally you will have:

  • A degree in youth work, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, nursing, health promotion or public health
  • Experience and passion for working in support of young people, from a wide range of diverse backgrounds, and their families living with mental health, addiction and other complex life challenges
  • Knowledge of the range of services and referral pathways available to young people and families 
  • Ability to engage positively and work flexibly with young people, their families and supporters
  • Experience in coordinating youth programs, events and activities 

Lived experience as a young person who has a family member with mental health challenges  

INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS 

  • Part Time – three days (22.8 hours) per week with paid leave
  • Hourly pay rate from $43.86 per hour (22.8 hours per week) based on experience, plus superannuation
  • Salary packaging option (up to $15,900 / year tax-free). 
  • Meal and Entertainment packaging option (up to $2,650/year tax-free).

If you’re keen to join this small, passionate and diverse team, in a growing organisation, please email your resume to [email protected]

Please feel welcome to email Nick at [email protected] if you have any enquiries

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