Prace is a not-for-profit organisation providing adult and youth education programs within Melbourne's northern region. We strive to develop dynamic, responsive and innovative educational programs and learning experiences. We aim to encourage the concept of lifelong learning and recognise the life experiences that all people bring to the organisation. Prace will support and advocate on behalf of the community to ensure equitable access to resources and services that will work to strengthen the capacity of all people to participate fully in work and in their community.

2 Positions available:

• Pathway Programs Case Worker - Full time, fixed term contract until 31st December 2025 (Working across both Reconnect and AMEP Connect programs)

• Reconnect Program Case Worker - Part time (0.8), fixed term contract until 31st December 2025 (Reconnect Program)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Reconnect Program, funded by the Victorian Government’s Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and
Regions, provides wrap-around support services for individuals aged 17-64 to re-engage in education, training,
and employment. The program supports early school leavers, those under-employed or unemployed, and
individuals facing multiple barriers to work and learning. Prace delivers Reconnect services across the Darebin,
Whittlesea, Banyule, Nillumbik, Merri-bek, and Mitchell (Wallan, Beveridge, and Kilmore) local government
areas.

The AMEP Connect project, funded by the Department of Home Affairs, provides individualised
pathway support for the most disadvantaged clients in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). Using a case management approach, the project addresses situational barriers such as homelessness, food insecurity, family violence, and caring obligations. AMEP Connect participants are drawn from community education providers located in Fitzroy, Carlton, Richmond, and West Heidelberg— where significant levels of disadvantage exist.

As a Case Worker, you will facilitate outreach and engagement activities to attract individuals back into learning
and vocational pathway planning. You will collaborate with education providers, government agencies, and
community services to ensure participants receive tailored support to successfully transition into further
education, training, or employment. Your role will play a critical part in strengthening pathway guidance and
improving outcomes for at-risk clients across both programs.

QUALIFICATION/S OR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Tertiary qualifications in the community, employment, welfare and/or education sectors with subsequent relevant experience.

CONDITIONS

• Pathway Programs Case Worker - Full Time Position - Fixed Term till 31.12.2025 (with possibility of extension)
• Reconnect Case Worker - Part Time Position (0.8) – Fixed Term till 31.12.2025 (with possibility of extension)
• Police Check (mandatory)
• Working with Children's Check (mandatory)
• Certificate in First Aid (desirable)
• 6-month probation

Applications must separately address the key selection criteria in order to be considered for interview - see ‘How to Apply' below.

CHILD SAFETY

Prace intentionally promotes and protects the interests and safety of children, and a child-safe environment for all children and young people in its care.

This will be achieved by:

-having a zero tolerance for child abuse
-working to actively listen to and empower children
-having systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responding to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
-being committed to promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability
-engaging only the most suitable people to work with children along with providing high quality supervision and professional development.
-All staff employed by Prace are required to have a Working with Children Check card or VIT registration.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Prace understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must separately address all key selection criteria in order to be considered for an interview. To obtain a copy of the Position Description containing the key selection criteria, please contact the Pathway Programs Coordinator, Jonathan Baulch

APPLICATIONS CLOSE - COB Monday 3rd March 2025

Jonathan Baulch - Pathway Programs Coordinator
Ph. 9462 6077
[email protected]
https://prace.vic.edu.au