Project Officer

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About the Yarra Ranges Integrated Services Team

The Yarra Ranges Integrated Services Team provides a range of services to the community, including Alcohol & Other Drug Counselling (Adult and Youth), Financial Counselling, Gambler’s Help therapeutic Counselling, Storm Recovery support, and NDIS Groups.

• Casual position - 1 day per week, Wednesdays 1pm-7pm
• Yarra Ranges location with flexible working options available  
• $36.58 + 25% casual loading + Super + Salary Packaging benefits

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Project Officer to join our Yarra Ranges Integrated Services Team to assist in the ongoing running of the Rural Rainbows Peer Group (and related Working Group), which started in October 2021.

EACH’s Rural Rainbows Peer Group aims to provide a safe, supportive, and vibrant space where LGBTQIA+ young people in the Yarra Ranges can come together to connect, learn, be heard and most of all have fun!

As Project Officer your tasks will include;

• Program planning (activities/events/calendars).
• Communication & liaison with participants, EACH employees and related organisations.
• Co-facilitation of fortnightly peer groups and related working groups.
• Collation of service data for reporting to EACH and funders.
• Investigating further potential grant opportunities to potentially expand services for LGBTQIA+ people in the Yarra Ranges.
• You may also be needed to support other programs across EACH as required.

Do you have experience in the planning and delivery of peer support groups for young people? Do you have a passion to lift up LGBTQIA+ young voices in the Yarra Ranges? Then you might be the person we’re looking for!

We are looking for someone with experience working with people who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community or are questioning and have knowledge of the issues which face them. Experience in general project support and administration is also sought.

Highly regarded Qualifications and/or Certifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling or equivalent.

EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.  
We provide: 

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience   
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year   
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment     
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development  
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program  
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave 
• Domestic Violence & Community Service Leave
• Public Holiday Substitution policy  

Next steps 
If this sounds like a role that would make you excited to come to work each day, we’d like the opportunity to learn more about you! Please attach a cover letter with your resume and ‘apply now’ via our Careers Centre. 
 
If you’d like more information about the position, please contact Ally Greenwood **********@each.com.au or see the full Position Description.

Applications close  Friday March 15th 11:59PM EST.

** Applications may be reviewed during the advertising period. ** 

*EACH Commitments*

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.  

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.  For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures.