Education Specialist - Far North Coast

CASPA SERVICES LTD - POSITION VACANCY – Education Specialist - Far North Coast

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the educational journeys of young people in OOHC? CASPA Education Team is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Education Specialist to join them in delivering enriching educational program and ensuring CASPA's young people are supported in their education and learning.

As an Education Specialist at CASPA, you will play a pivotal role as an advocate for our young people on their education, working diligently to facilitate their engagement in learning. Managing a caseload, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to create a supportive and thriving environment for our young people.

This opportunity is for Maternity cover over 30 weeks with potential extension. Enjoy the opportunity of working from the comfort of your home 1 day per week.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Free gym membership is available to all staff to support their wellbeing and encourage a healthy work life balance. We have partnered with various fitness providers across Australia.
• CASPA offer wellbeing support through our EAP partner with free, confidential coaching and support from a team of expert clinicians.
• As a CASPA employee, you can Salary Package up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses plus an additional $2,650 of your pay each year for entertainment benefits such as dining out, hiring a venue, or paying for holiday accommodation. You can also sign up for a novated lease for a new, used or existing car, including both the finance of the car and all running costs. You can salary package additional amounts under the Remote Area Benefits (certain areas only) and claim back any relocation costs you incur for moving for work related purposes.
• CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits.
• CASPA have a partnership with Medibank and all employees can access benefits and discounts with Medibank.
• Comprehensive systems including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System.
• Annual appraisal and eligibility for annual pay increase.
• 11% Super Guarantee
• Discounted rate to access CASPA's Lawyers 4 Hope and Hammers 4 Hope services.
• Supervision Sessions
• Opportunity for Internal Training, Career Growth & Progression

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please thoroughly review the supporting documents, CASPA Recruitment Guide and Position Description, featured within the individual vacancy advertised in our CASPA Careers webpage. For anyone viewing this vacancy via the Seek Website, access by visiting https://caspacareers.connxcareers.com/Job/ViewJobs and download the attached vacancy documents above or by visiting https://caspa.org.au/work-with-us

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and Repairs Business. Recently, we founded our CASPA Foundation to advocate continues support and legal advice through our Lawyers 4 Hope ensuring our young people understand their rights and are heard with empathy and without discrimination. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 700+employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. We have offices in NSW Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung Country, in QLD Yugambeh Country and in the NT Larrakia Country and on the lands of Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman peoples. You can check our CASPA website to view our office locations and become familiar with our services.

CASPA Services Ltd. want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals needs and wants. We value equal employment opportunity and encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD background to apply. If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Criminal History Checks are requirements for employment at CASPA and Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or the SEEK Website as soon as possible.

We encourage you to apply ASAP! We reserve the right to close this campaign at any time if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Applications will be assessed as received. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted for initial screening. 
A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.

To ensure that your application is reviewed, please reference the CASPA Recruitment Guide to compose a suitable submission. 

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the essential criteria detailed in the Position Description.