Student and New Graduate Program Lead

• 6 month contract
• Part time role – 0.6 FTE
• $105,000 – $120,000 inclusive of Super (pro rata)
• Flexible, friendly organisation, Hybrid work options available-Sydney Based Preferred

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

As a member of The Benevolent Society’s Learning and Capability team, you will deliver, improve, manage and measure student and new graduate programs for The Benevolent Society. The role will be responsible for building and implementing strong programs that set The Benevolent Society apart from its competitors in how it supports and develops those new to the professional streams in which they work. The program works in accordance with The Benevolent Professional Governance Framework to ensure the services and support we provide to our clients and each other are person centred, connected, effective, and safe.

Duties

• Use best practice adult learning models to develop, implement and continuously improve high quality and innovative student and new graduate induction and development programs for the organisation across all operational streams and activities, as well as roles within National Office.
• Deliver a program of co-ordinated activities with clear collaboration and accountabilities between Directors, Managers, Team Leaders, Practice Quality team and the HR team including regular reporting of program metrics to the TBS Executive team.
• Develop and implement a program of learning to enable students and new graduates to embed tertiary learning or to transition to the professional work environment. Provide tools and coaching for staff to effectively supervise and mentor students and new graduates in line with the program objectives.
• Be the mediator in any student placement issues or concerns to support resolution or facilitate termination in consultation with the education institution.
• Work with key stakeholders to advocate for and build best practice student and new graduate opportunities and build pathways that meet business needs whilst engaging and attracting high quality external talent.
• Develop working relationships with identified universities and TAFEs to manage contracts and agreements, establish agreed upon student recruitment processes, advertise TBS placement opportunities and potential opportunities for partnership.
• Partner with the HR and Brand, Marketing and Communications teams to develop marketing material for the Student and New Graduate programs.
• Work with educational institutions to build relationships, and influence educational content to ensure it remains relevant to operational implementation at The Benevolent Society.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:

• Salary Benefits – You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance – Flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office work arrangements, 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees (that’s an extra 12 days off per year!).
• Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years
• Wellness – Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – a First Nations employees are entitled up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group, and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Skills and experience

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you’ll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, for example adult education with an understanding of the needs of clients within the social services sector, or a degree in a field of clinical or social services practice with experience in training/coaching or leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in working with students and new graduates.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and practitioners in the business to deliver effective program outcomes.
• Experience in evaluating success of programs.
• A sense of creativity and innovation to identify and develop solutions that others may not have considered or are not expected.

Desirable experience/qualifications:

• Implemented multi-disciplinary new graduate and student programs in an organisation.
• Experience in a community service or not for profit organisation would be an advantage.
• Post graduate qualifications in adult learning, business or similar.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or registration as a clinician in providing care or services to vulnerable people

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply Now!

To apply, please click the APPLY NOW button, submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

Have any questions? Contact Nicole Bailey on 0468568119 for a friendly, confidential discussion.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.