Want to know why it's an exciting time to join Windermere? Firstly, there is no other organisation quite like us. Why do you ask? We are an independent community service organisation working across the Southeast of Victoria to help those who need it most. Our unique range of services include; Communities for Children, Family Health & Wellbeing, Childhood Development, Education & Support, Early Intervention Therapy Services, NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management, Homelessness Support, Counselling Services, assistance to support victims of trauma, assault and violent crimes and Recovery Support Services.Our Communities for Children (CfC) Cranbourne team is seeking a positive and thorough Communities Project Assistant who enjoys a varied workload, supporting the needs of CfC Cranbourne and supporting its Community Partners.Job DescriptionWhy work at Windermere?We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd! Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.
- Flexible Ways of Working - home and in the office
- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
- Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
- Generous salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
- Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins and secondment opportunities
- Staff discount program for everyday items
- Opportunities for professional development
- Communities for Children (CfC) Cranbourne works with organisations to support children 0 - 12 years and their families across wider Cranbourne, Clyde and Clyde North
- CfC Cranbourne collaborates with organisations to support children and their families to thrive, feel connected and to reach their goals.
- CfC Cranbourne builds on local strengths and priorities to meet community needs.
- Certificate or Diploma in a) Community Development, Community Services or Welfare and Wellbeing or b) Project Administration but with a keen interest in community services areas or relevant job experience.
- Attention to detail, with the willingness to understand the strategic plan of CfC Cranbourne.
- Confident meeting new people and following instructions to provide support at stakeholder meetings events and for Community Partners.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with both colleagues and partners, consumers and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated time management skills in a busy environment.
- Good computer literacy including knowledge of Excel, general data management and basic analytics skills.
- Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
- Willingness to undertake pre-employment screening - Working with Children, Police check and medical assessment.
- Willingness to setup your own myGovID (if you haven't already) and use your myGovID to link/log in to the Department of Social Services portal.
- Current Victorian Drivers' Licence.
- Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident