About the Role:

The Education Support Worker (delivered through Children in Residential Care funding) will work across the Ovens Murray Area to address the educational needs of children in residential care. This role will undertake an assertive outreach approach to support young people in residential care by undertaking tasks which will assist them in developing and achieving education goals. These tasks and goals will be documented in a re-engagement education plan. The re-engagement education plan will be developed in conjunction with the young person and their care team.

Selection Criteria:

A relevant qualification such as Diploma of Community Services or Case Management and experience working in a residential care environment.

Demonstrated ability to provide task-based support to young people.

Demonstrated knowledge of barriers related to school engagement, particularly for those in residential care.

Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the education community and youth services sector.

How to apply:

Visit our website, https://junction.org.au/careers/ to download the full application pack which outlines the application procedure.

Applications will only be accepted when sent to [email protected]

Your application must include:

Cover Letter

Resume

Statements addressing each of the selection criteria points (found in the application pack)

Applications close 10am, Thursday 24th July 2025

Please note - this is a part time, ongoing position (subject to funding).

Submit your full application via email to [email protected]

For more information or queries, please contact Amarly McMahon, Team Manager - People & Culture on 6043 7400 or email [email protected]

Junction Support Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability and people who identified as LGBTIQA+.