Program Officer

Make a difference in the lives of local youths!

Geared4Careers is an innovative youth employment program providing support to students across Northern Victoria. The program started in 2011 in Wangaratta, with just 32 participants and a passion to support our local youth. Fast forward to now, where we have a growing presence in 21 local secondary schools and have 24 program officers, currently supporting 1900 students.

The position involves engaging and mentoring youth in secondary school, assisting them to reach their full potential through employment opportunities while studying and then successfully transitioning to ongoing employment or entry into tertiary courses.

Our successful candidate will be based predominately out of a Shepparton Secondary School, with regular travel to the Shepparton office for team meetings.

A day in the life of a Program Officer:

• Maintaining regular contact with a caseload of students at a local secondary school
• Supporting students with job applications, cover letters, resumes and interview preparation
• Communication with education providers
• Creating new connections and utilising existing connections with local employers to facilitate opportunities for our students
• Using computer database systems to record file notes

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are a confident individual with real life experience and excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to build strong relationships which includes networking within the local business and education community
• Are approachable with a resilient character
• Have the ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Have a high desire to achieve and succeed and make a difference in your local community
• Have high computer literacy and record creation and maintenance skills
• Candidates with a background in customer service, including hospitality or retail, will be considered for this position

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive on the job training within a supportive environment
• Work as part of a small, dedicated team
• Work in an innovative and respected local youth program
• Work for one of Australia's leading social enterprises, genuinely making an impact in the life of local youth
• Option to salary sacrifice for additional annual leave taken during school holidays

If you are up for a challenging and looking for an extremely rewarding role, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the above criteria.

Please note: To be successful you must hold a valid Driver's Licence and successfully obtain a Working with Children's Check and National Police Check.

Applications close Monday 7th September, at 10am.

We encourage early applications as we will complete shortlisting and conduct interviews prior to the closing date and will cease accepting applications if a suitable candidate is selected.

All enquiries to Program General Manager Craig Mangan - [email protected]