Field Officer

AFL SportsReady is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers. AFL SportsReady employees are required to maintain their ‘up to date’ COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendations.

AFL SportsReady (AFLSR) is a national not for profit company that has facilitated employment and education for thousands of young Australians since 1994. While having a history of excellence in the football industry, we now work across sectors including the arts and creative industries, education, business and the broader sports and recreation to create education and employment opportunities for young people across Australia.

We focus on strengthening relationships, promoting respect & creating employment and education opportunities for First Nations people. AFLSR works with trainees located across Australia, with our head office based in Melbourne. Our Perth office is based in the Bentley Campus of Curtin University.

THE ROLE

This is a hybrid role, with time split between working from the office, undertaking site visits and working from home. As a general guideline, our current approach for full-time staff nationwide involves a minimum of 2 days in the office or undertaking site visits, and 3 days working from home. Any necessary adjustments on a week-to-week basis are managed between the individual and their supervisor. However, more significant changes require approval through a flexible work request. We welcome discussions with interested candidates regarding this flexibility.

For our Perth-based team our current model is 3-days per week working from the office and completing external site visits, and 2-days per week working from home. However, this is flexible and can change throughout the year depending on our business cycles. During onboarding and peak periods that require collaboration we are keen for our new starter to come into the office on a more regular basis, however over time this will be reviewed to make sure the balance is right between time in office, at home, and making site visits. We are open to addressing any questions and exploring how we can make this arrangement suitable for you.

The successful applicant will play an important part in helping young people to commence their career journey, settle into a workplace, and to provide employment coaching along the way. You will provide employment support to a case load of trainees, who are primarily recent school leavers undertaking traineeships.

This is a full-time position however we are open to discussion around a part-time 4-day per week arrangement.

The successful applicant will undertake metropolitan travel in Perth as well as limited regional travel in WA. Travel to AFL SportsReady’s head office in Melbourne will be infrequent but may be required for specific events such as onboarding, employee conferences or celebration of other significant company events.

The primary purpose of the role includes:

• Both trainee and host employer management & support
• Business development and program promotion
• Stakeholder and community engagement
• Administration and team work

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Monitor and support a case load of program participants through the course of their traineeship and employment;
• Provide advice and guidance to trainees and employees on work performance, expectations, wellbeing and welfare;
• Support and engagement with our network of host employers – maintaining positive and effective working relationships;
• Organising and supporting advertising and recruitment activities for traineeship positions;
• Ensuring trainees receive ongoing and appropriate training to help them reach a satisfactory standard of performance at the conclusion of their traineeship;
• Monitor training and employment conditions on a regular basis; and
• Identify issues and risks to trainees and refer to management where required.

Additional information about the role can be found within the attached position description.

BENEFITS

• An opportunity to help young people start their careers with confidence, skills, and qualifications;
• Full time, ongoing role;
• Base salary $67.5k – $71.5k per annum (commensurate with experience);
• A fully maintained company vehicle which can be utilised for work and personal use;
• 4 weeks leave per year;
• Additional 5 days of Gratis leave per year;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program;
• Hybrid working environment with a combination of working in the office, working from home and site visits;
• National-based organisation with a very collaborative working environment;
• Supportive, flexible and positive working environment and culture; and
• Ongoing professional development.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential criteria:

• Relevant qualifications and / or sector experience;
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing First Nations communities and young people;
• Connection & commitment to the vision and purpose of AFLSR;
• Effective team worker whilst also having the ability to work autonomously;
• Demonstrated initiative and sound judgement;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to follow systems and processes to maintain accurate records;
• The ability and willingness to undertake regular travel required for the role as identified above;
• Up to date Working with Children Clearance;
• Current Driver’s Licence; and
• Up to date COVID-19 vaccination status, including any relevant booster shots.

Desirable criteria:

• Relevant experience, e.g. case management, client management, training, employment services;
• Experience working within an employment services or Group Training Organisation (GTO);
• Qualifications in community services, social work, psychology or similar.

A position description is attached.

Applications will be assessed regularly, and the closing date may be refreshed if a successful candidate is found. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.