VACANCY VIC - Carer Recruitment Officer - Full Time (Clayton)
Job No:
KAVIC02
Location:
Ref: KAVIC02 - Clayton, VIC
CARER RECUITMENT and MARKETING COORDINATOR - FULL TIME - Office based in Clayton
*Application located at the bottom of this page*
Key Assets The Children’s Services Provider
- An evolving Out of Home Care service (NGO) provider, located in New Zealand's North and South islands and Australia wide
- Committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce, AWEI Bronze Employer of Choice for 2015 & 2016, AWEI Gold Employer Award for 2017, AWEI Silver Employer Award for 2018, finalist for the Australian HR Awards 2017 and Top 3 Finalist in the Diversity Awards NZ for Cultural Celebrations
- We provide therapeutic practice support to families and the vulnerable children and young people placed in their care
- FULL TIME (37.5 hours, some flexibility may be required due to travel in and around the community), office based in Clayton, VIC
Key Assets – The Children's Services Provider is a dynamic NOT-FOR-PROFIT community service organisation providing high quality, innovative out of home family and community based placements for children and young people with varying needs and behaviours. Since 2007 our unique service has grown respect across 6 states within Australia and within the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
*** Please note : This unique position is not the same as or similar to the requirements of a Recruitment Agent and or HR Recruitment function ***
We are now seeking an energetic and creative individual to be the CARER RECUITMENT and MARKETING COORDINATOR for Melbourne.
This role is based in our office in Clayton. Travel within the community is a requirement of the role so flexibilty is required.
About the role
You responsible for the recruitment process for prospective Foster Carers with regard to recruiting and training Foster Carers, whilst delivering excellent customer service at all times. To be responsible for maintaining recruitment and marketing strategies, and to lead in the delivery of an effective foster carer recruitment strategy through coordinating carer assessment processes and undertaking a range of marketing activities.
Position Details:
- Full Time (flexibility of working hours required)
- Travel across metro Melbourne and Geelong areas
- Office based in Clayton, Melbourne
- Competitive Salary + Car + Mob & Laptop and the ability to Salary Sacrifice
The role itself is varied and includes such tasks as:
- Following up on Foster Carer inquiries and telephone liaison
- Visiting potential foster carers
- Writing detailed clear and concise reports and internal/external communications
- Completion of Initial Screening questionnaires for Foster Carers
- Maintaining & developing the Key Assets database
- Implementing marketing activities for Foster Carer recruitment
- Undertake a range of marketing activities, arrange and participate in local events and other activities/opportunities, to maintain and raise the profile of the agency within the community.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be highly energised and have a passion for delivering a high standard of service
- Be highly committed, resourceful and work to high standards
- Have marketing experience to promote campaigns and events
- As you will be part of the first contact with our service you will be highly energetic, be enthusiastic, engaging and be able to make that lasting positive 'first impression'
- You will be highly customer service focused and willing to go the extra mile
- Must be able to work autonomously and use own initiative,
- Have knowledge or an understanding of Foster Care / Out of Home Care
- Be highly organised administratively and for events coordination
- Evidence, understanding and practical application of the use of IT and electronic communications including Microsoft office
- Experience of establishing new client groups, sales &/or customer service
- Ability to compose clear, accurate and concise reports, letters & memos
- Must hold a FULL, clean Australian driver's licence
- You will also be required to undergo relevant and local statutory checks
Due to the nature of this role you will need to be available and prepared to work evenings and weekends as and when required.
For a private conversation regarding this exciting new opportunity, please call Andrea Trezise or Lisa Ranahan on (03) 9566 7800.
Full Position Description: Recruitment and Marketing Coordinator
Link to Website : About Us
(KEY ASSETS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW SUITABLE INDIVIDUALS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS CAMPAIGN, THIS CAMPAIGN MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED AT ANY TIME)
KEY ASSETS THE CHILDREN’S SERVICES PROVIDER is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
** GENERAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS **
TYPES OF APPLICATIONS: VACANCY = Open or New opportunity within our organisation - EOI = 'Expression of Interest' = Opportunity to express interest to work for our organisation should an opportunity become available (EOI's will have a unending close date).
CLOSURE DATE: Vacancy Applications close as per the date provided in the advert details / Website vacancy page. These dates may also be extended if suitable applicants are not found. EOI Applications will remain open for individuals to lodge interest in working for our organisation. These are monitored periodically for talent pooling and suitable persons will be contacted by HR or our management team/s for further discussion or information.
Key Assets reserve the right to commence the interview process prior to the campaign closing date. Campaigns may also be extended at any time.
Keys Assets takes no responsibility for third party advertisers who post position vacancy details in ‘out of campaign’ periods (vacancy applications may be closed as such time).
CANDIDATE FEEDBACK: Due to the large number of Vacancy Applications and EOI's received, Key Assets declines to provide individual candidate feedback at APPLICATION STAGE. There may also be times when feedback is not provided, also due to volumes. Key Assets apologies in advanced.
ELIGIBILTY (for AUS and or NZ Vacancies): To be eligible for consideration and to comply with the Key Assets Recruitment and Selection Process you are required to complete the attached application in full. Resumes and further attachments will be reviewed for further information. It is in your best interest to complete the application with as much detail as possible so that a ‘selection’ decision, for Shortlisting, can be made.
You must also be either an Australian/ New Zealand Citizen /a Resident residing within the country of the advertised position, at the time of application. For overseas applicants you will hold an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa with no restrictions on working within the country. It is preferred that you be in the country at the time of application to be available for our interview process however for suitably experienced and qualified applicants interview alternatives may be arranged.
HOURS: Full Time = 37.5 hrs/wk, flexibility is required due to travel (as some positions will work and travel within the community), 'Casual' - Hours are needs based. Hours are also not consistent / regular at times.
COMMENCEMENT: Occurs when all statutory and personal checks have been satisfactorily completed. Departmental checks may take up to 28 business days to process which can cause delays in commencement.