Ucan2 Business Partnerships Officer
About The Position
The Ucan2 program is part of the Community and Sector Capacity Building (CSCB) program at Foundation House. The CSCB Program aims to support the development, growth, and empowerment of communities from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to recover from pre-arrival trauma, resettle positively, and strengthen these communities across Victoria. The Ucan2 Program specifically promotes and supports pathways to further education and employment opportunities for young people aged 16-25 years from refugee backgrounds, while supporting their recovery from traumatic refugee experiences. The program includes structured group activities, work experience opportunities, one-to-one mentoring, and engaging with stakeholders including businesses and community services.
Requirements
- Graduate Post secondary qualifications in a relevant area (preferably business, retail or community development, social work or youth work).
- High level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders, particularly in a corporate and educational settings.
- Previous experience in supporting stakeholders, and the proven ability to influence and maintain effective relationships.
- Project management skills, including the ability to work independently and within a team and manage competing demands and deadlines.
- Flexibility and adaptability in meeting program and team goals.
- Capacity to deliver Professional Learning to sector professionals.
- Understanding of issues facing young people from refugee backgrounds and their families, including the barriers they might face to accessing education and employment.
- Proficient computer skills – including MS Office, Excel, plus online content delivery.
- A current and valid Victorian Driver License.
Nice To Haves
- A Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment although not essential, would be well regarded.
Responsibilities
- Scope and establish relationships with businesses that can offer employment opportunities for young people from refugee backgrounds.
- Actively promote and communicate relevant employment opportunities to young people participating in Ucan2 groups, including explaining job requirements and matching opportunities to individual strengths and interests.
- Provide tailored, practical support to participants throughout the job seeking and recruitment process, including assisting with preparing job applications, interviewing skills, guiding them through online and in-person onboarding requirements, and helping them understand workplace expectations to ensure a smooth transition into employment.
- Establish work experience opportunities for young people who are participating in Ucan2 group programs by building relationships and partnerships with a range of businesses.
- Facilitate work experience placements in partnership with Ucan2 Facilitators.
- As directed by the Program Leader, establish partnerships with businesses that can offer their staff as volunteer mentors for young people from refugee backgrounds.
- Recruit and screen mentors for the program, plus organise and co-facilitate training workshops for mentors, in partnership with Foundation House colleagues.
- Deliver information sessions about work experience opportunities available to participants during Ucan2 group programs and assist young people to complete necessary documentation.
Benefits
- attractive remuneration package of $100-105k plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options
- a role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
- a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
- access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
