Work within a values driven, progressive organisation Full Time opportunity with flexible work arrangements Maximum term contract until December 2025, with the possibility of extension About the Opportunity The Programs Lead is a key member of the Living Learning team, their role is to lead the development, organisation and delivery of the Living Learning adventure programs. The Programs Lead delivers the bush adventure and campus programs element of the Living Learning Program Logic. The role, as part of a multidisciplinary student support team, aims to keep Living Learning students engaged with their education at Hester Hornbrook Academy. This includes providing support for students to deal with any barriers they are facing to engaging and achieving in their education and providing outreach support and transport to students when required. About you We are looking for someone who can: Engage with young people facing barriers to education Work in a multi-disciplinary team to find innovative new ways of working Develop and deliver trauma-informed programs and services for young people at risk or experiencing disengagement from education Participate in adventure activities including hiking, water sports, abseiling, and camping Manage groups of students both in classrooms and in excursion environments Build and maintain positive relationships, including problem solving and communicating with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities Benefits of working with MCM include: Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia Attractive Salary Packaging benefits Supportive learning and development environment Culture of continuous improvement Minimum Requirements Tertiary qualifications in Education, including a current VIT registration Provide First Aid certificate (formerly First Aid Level 2) Screening Criteria National Police check Working with Children check Valid Victorian Drivers licence Right to Work in Australia Applications for this role close: 24th November 2024, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. For assistance with your application please email: About MCM We are a leading not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation that offers a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness and Family Services, Palliative Care and Education. Our commitment to Safety MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. MCM places people at the centre of what we do MCM acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the waterways and lands where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We commit to ensuring everyone we work with is safe, empowered, supported and respected, especially children and young people. We support and celebrate diversity of race, culture, ability, gender, sexuality and gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr