Reconnect Case Manager

Location: Broadmeadows

Role Type: Fixed Term contract until 31 December 2024

About us:

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.

About The Role:

In this unique role, the Case Manager's main objective is to provide complex case management to disengaged, high-needs learners with the aim to help reduce the barriers they face in participating and succeeding in education, training and the workforce.  Referral students are expected to be experiencing acute levels of need requiring intensive wrap around supports to assist them to engage with and succeed in education and training.  This position will deliver the Reconnect program in Hume. 

We are excited about you because you have:

• Extensive demonstrated industry experience in providing case management to a complex, high needs client group, with a focus on assisting with vocational choices and transition to education, training and employment pathways.
• Knowledge of local agencies and an ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships with local service providers.
• Clear evidence of practical referral skills required for wrap around support.
• Familiarity with the VET sector and welfare funding levers is desirable.
• Experience working with participants who are early school leavers, long term unemployed, Asylum Seekers, on Youth Justice orders, have experience of a Child Protection order, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, Indigenous backgrounds and individuals who identify in the LGBTIQA+
• A minimum of a Diploma qualification or equivalent, preferably in community services, career counselling, employment services or youth work.

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation, and a current drivers licence
• Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

Application support:

• If you have any access requirements to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact *******@kangan.edu.au

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We would love to hear from you.

Position description can be viewed at: https://hcm616.peoplestreme.net/bki/erec_external.asp

For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact Jacqui Bristow - ********@kangan.net.au  

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close: Friday 12th April 2024 11:59pm

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date. 

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.