Every young person has potential - and you could help unlock it!
At Foyer Warrnambool, we coach young people to build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to walk alongside them, someone who believes in their goals and helps turn these into reality.
As a Youth Development Coach, you can help do just that. If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team that changes lives - we're hiring. Join us and help shape brighter futures.
Employee Benefits:
* Above Award Salary - $76,498.01 - $94,944.62 (Based on Qualifications and Experience)
* Awesome Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrificing options of up to $15,899 per FBT year.
* Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.
About the Role:
The Youth Development Coach - Foyer Warrnambool plays a key role in coaching and developing young people to build on their strengths and achieve their goals of independent living, education, and employment. Using an Advantaged Thinking approach, this role focuses on nurturing talent, building capabilities, and fostering a strong sense of purpose and belonging.
Working collaboratively within the Foyer Warrnambool team and alongside external partners, the Youth Development Coach ensures each young person has a network of support and opportunities to thrive. As an ambassador for the Foyer model and Brophy Family and Youth Services, you'll champion young people's potential and contribute to a future-focused, strengths-based program that creates lasting impact.
This ongoing part-time position (0.8 EFT) offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by championing the talents and aspirations of young people.
A full list of key duties is outlined in the Position Description, but includes responsibilities in:
* Work with students to help identify education and employment goals, and to develop Learning Plans throughout the joint delivery of the Certificate I in Developing Independence and beyond.
* Assess students’ skills, capabilities and non-vocational barriers
* Adhere to the Foyer Warrnambool Practice Guide and support the development and delivery of living skills and learning programs for students.
* Address students’ support needs as they arise and manage Foyer dynamics.
Do your skills include:
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience of youth engagement, particularly from an Advantaged Thinking and trauma informed perspective, and demonstrated youth work experience.
* An in-depth knowledge about the causes and consequences of youth homelessness, and the kinds of strategies that are successful in empowering young people follow pathways to independent living and educational / employment opportunities.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of appropriate legislation relevant to the role, and the ability to adhere to policy and procedures.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to demonstrate experience in liaising with a diverse range of young people and stakeholders.
Are your credentials:
* A minimum qualification of a sector recognised and accredited Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Welfare Work or equivalent. (Qualifications must be approved by recognised professional bodies: ie. AASW, Community Services Council, APS etc.)
* A current Drivers Licence.
About Brophy:
Brophy Family & Youth Services has supported children, young people, families, and the southwest Victorian community for almost 50 years. We live here; this is our community; we believe in people and in their ability to create the life they want.
At Brophy, you will join a team of just over 170 employees delivering over 40 programs and services across areas including youth engagement, mental health, family violence, foster care, housing support, employment support, and disability services.
At Brophy our Vision is not just focused externally on our community – we feel just as passionate about our employees being meaningfully connected through their roles with us to create the life they want, and that as a workforce we achieve this together through innovation and healthy relationships, and by positively contributing to building an advantaged community.
Diversity and Inclusion at Brophy:
Brophy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that ensures safety and a sense of belonging for everyone. We embrace individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, religions, abilities, and nationalities, recognising the richness that varied experiences bring to our efforts in supporting individuals and building stronger communities.
Our commitment extends to actively listening, learning, and evolving to become an accessible, inclusive, and secure organisation for all, encompassing First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and those with culturally diverse backgrounds.
For more information please contact Peter Hill - Operations Manger - Youth Services on 03 5561 8888.
Applications close on Friday 8th August, 2025 or sooner if a successful candidate is appointed.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for an interview or appointed prior to the closing date.