Senior Youth Coach – Transition to Work Broadmeadows

Broadmeadowsl Full-Time | Permanent

About Opendoor

Opendoor is a community-driven not-for-profit empowering individuals with services, support, programs, and opportunities that improve lives.
Since 1986, we have supported vulnerable people, regardless of age, race, ability, or situation, through guidance, skill development, and fostering independence.

At Opendoor, we are committed to creating opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our communities.

Our Transition to Work (TtW) program provides tailored employment and education support to young people aged 15-24, who are at risk of long-term unemployment in the North-Western Melbourne Metropolitan and Barwon Employment Regions. Our TtW team works towards the same, purpose-led goal of improving lives through dignity and choice.

About the Role

As a Senior Youth Coach, you will:

• In consultation with the Site Manager, the Senior Youth Coach will provide direction and support to the Youth Coaches in the Region, including but not limited to training and staff development
• Assist the Site Manager with coordinating operations and service delivery of the TtW program, as per contract guidelines and requirements
• As a Senior Youth Employment Consultant, you are responsible for introducing young people to a range of career opportunities, providing work placements and helping young people transition into education and/or employment
• Work closely with the TtW team to support young people in your caseload, using a strengths-based approach to develop their skills and become job ready by providing flexible and tailored assistance, including pre-employment and vocational support
• Identify and address any non-vocational barriers to employment young people may have through collaboration with community support services
• Provide support and mentoring around job search activities, apprenticeships, internships and training
• Actively source employment opportunities from our combined employer network and generate new leads
• Your driven nature will ensure you meet and exceed your targets by placing participants into employment, while adhering to contract guidelines for service delivery
• Provide ongoing post-employment support to both the employer and young person to maintain your job placements
• Be adaptable and responsive to community and key stakeholder needs
• Maintain up-to-date participant records in CRM systems

About You

You will bring:

• Prior experience working with young people and/or within the employment services sector is required for this role
• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed KPIs
• Ability to coach, mentor and support staff
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Understanding of government-funded employment services (desirable)
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
  

Why Join Opendoor?

When you join Opendoor, you’ll be part of a workplace that’s:
• Values-driven – where optimism, inclusion and respect guide everything we do
• Flexible and supportive – Rostered Day Off opportunities
• Rewarding – with access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Collaborative – you’ll work with passionate people making a difference every day

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your application. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if we find the right person.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience. Applicants must have Australian work rights.

Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion, and training. Opendoor encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents, or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.

Child Safety

Opendoor is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We operate in compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding, and all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check, Police Check, and other relevant pre-employment screening.