Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people.

We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!

• Seymour location, Taungurung country
• Part time (0.5FTE), Ongoing position
• Base Salary $85k - $97k pa pro rata + Super & Salary Packaging (Based on Experience and Qualifications)

About the L2P program

The TAC L2P Program is a statewide program that assists learner drivers between 16-21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle, to gain the driving experience required to apply for a probationary license.

The purpose of the program is to enable the learner driver to meet the Graduated Licensing System (GLS) mandated 120 hours of driving practice prior to gaining their probationary license. The young learners are matched with fully licensed volunteer mentors and have access to a sponsored vehicle, which they can use to get supervised driving experience.

Role Opportunity

Support disadvantaged young people achieve 120 hours driving experience. Tasks include recruitment, screening and matching of volunteer mentors and learners.

You will assist with the Coordination of the TAC L2P Program in accordance with the requirements of the funding agreement and the organisation’s policies and procedures.

The role will require skills such as data entry and maintaining strong communications with key program stakeholders.

About You

You will have a Diploma qualification and relevant experience in youth work, community development, community services, social work or project management. Previous experience working with young people aged from 16 to 21 is desirable and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including volunteers.

Applicants without a Diploma with relevant experience will be considered at an unqualified rate.

You will require the capacity to understand, work and support young people within a community environment and the skills to engage, develop and maintain effective partnerships and networks with key stakeholders.

The Benefits

• A culture that values and support professional development
• Regular reflective supervision
• $15,900.00 pa (Pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted as soon as possible. Applications are being assessed as they are being received.

Queries to Linda Culpan (Senior Manager) on 0411 623 762

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Workers Carer Exclusion Scheme clearance if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.