Education and Training Adviser - Refugee Minor Program

Job Description

Education and Training Adviser - Refugee Minor Program Job posted: 28/01/2025 Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025 Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/384779 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected, and valued life.Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women, and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities, and secure settings across metropolitan, rural, and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. THE ROLE The Refugee Minor Program (RMP) is responsible for providing case management, supervision, and support to young refugees who are in Australia without parents. As an Education and Training Adviser, your role will be to support and progress the educational outcomes for children and young people supported by the RMP. Using a systems approach, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders in the education and training sector to ensure that children and young people from refugee backgrounds have access to the necessary resources and supports required to achieve their educational and developmental potential. The Education and Training Adviser will also be responsible for providing secondary consultation and professional development for case managers across the refugee minor program and contracted agencies. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Work directly with a case-load of young people to support their engagement with educational, training, or vocational opportunities. Work directly with unaccompanied young refugees in a manner that is sensitive to issues pertaining to diversity of gender, race, religion, and culture, in dealing with clients and their caregivers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Provide authoritative professional advice to internal staff and external stakeholders on matters relating to the educational needs of children and young people from refugee backgrounds. HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. Please apply to submit your interest in this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr