Join our Family Services Team.

• Facilitate uplifting, inclusive groups for LGBTIQA+ young people.
• Deliver strengths-based workshops that build confidence and connection.
• SCHADS 3 from $38.65/hr + super + salary packaging benefits.

Your new role

Facilitate uplifting, inclusive groups for LGBTIQA+ young people in Greater Shepparton.

As the Program Facilitator for Being Our Best Brave, you’ll create uplifting, safe and inclusive spaces where LGBTIQA+ young people (12–18 years) in Greater Shepparton can build confidence, connection and wellbeing.

You’ll deliver interactive, strengths-based workshops and activities that support young people to explore their identity, build peer relationships and strengthen their vocational and educational pathways.

Working closely with the Youth Services team, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping a positive, empowering experience for young people while championing visibility, inclusion and belonging.

Benefits of working at Uniting

The role is part-time (15.2 hours per week) and funded for a maximum term of 2 years. We are flexible on days, except for Tuesday, when we all get together in the office. We’d also consider shorter hours across three days if that works better for you.

In addition to a base salary of SCHADS Level 3 from $38.65 per hour + super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading, and can access the following:

• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

• Understanding of the experiences and well-being needs of LGBTIQA+ young people.
• Experience facilitating youth groups or workshops or transferable skills with willingness to learn.
• Ability to create safe, inclusive, trauma-informed group environments that celebrate diversity.
• Strong communication, rapport-building and youth engagement skills.
• Effective administrative skills to record attendance, notes and participant feedback.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusive practice and alignment with Uniting’s values.
• Lived experience as an LGBTIQA+ person (desirable but not essential).
• A relevant qualification (Cert/Diploma) or equivalent experience
• A driver’s licence valid in Victoria

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll get in touch shortly. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please call or message Grace Hearn - Team Leader Youth Services, on 0407 492 746 (during business hours).

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.