About the role
In this full-time role as Youth Employment Coach, you’ll play a key role in supporting young Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 – 24 across the Barwon region to move into employment and education. Working from the Geelong office, you’ll do this by delivering personalised support, building strong community and employer relationships and promoting cultural safety and connection in all aspects of your work. You will be responsible to:
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Provide tailored career and education coaching to Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander young people
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Deliver strengths-based, person-centred case management
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Identify and address work and non-work barriers by linking participants with relevant community supports
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Collaborate with employers to create meaningful and culturally safe employment opportunities
- Support participants to succeed in work or study through job search, training, apprenticeships and internships
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Deliver post-placement support to sustain employment outcomes
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Maintain accurate records and meet performance targets aligned to program guidelines
This is a hands-on role with a mix of site-based and outreach activity across the Barwon region. This is an Aboriginal Identified position and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Exemption is claimed under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
About the team
Reporting to the Site Manager, you’ll be part of our Transition to Work (TtW) program, a passionate, purpose-led team supporting young people aged 15–24 who are at risk of long-term unemployment across the Barwon region. We work collaboratively across teams, engaging with employers and community services, building strong local partnerships and supporting each other to improve lives through dignity and choice.
About you
You are someone with a passion for walking alongside young people and helping them take steps toward a better future. You understand the importance of cultural identity, community connection and the impact of employment on a young person’s life.
You will have:
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Lived experience working with Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander young people
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A Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services or a related field – or a willingness to work towards this within 12 months
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Confidence working to targets and a passion for creating real opportunities
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Experience engaging and mentoring young people, ideally in employment, education or community settings
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Ability to work flexibly across outreach locations
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A valid Driver’s Licence
This is an Aboriginal Identified position and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Exemption is claimed under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)
About Opendoor
Opendoor (formerly WCIG) is a community-driven, not-for-profit organisation creating opportunities for people facing barriers to inclusion and employment. Each year, we support thousands of people across Australia with practical, tailored programs spanning employment, disability support, youth, allied health and social enterprise.We believe in improving lives through dignity and choice – and we’re growing our team to support even more people to realise their potential.
How to apply
Click APPLY NOW to submit your application. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if we find the right person. For questions, please contact Roisin Carnie on [email protected]. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and strive to create a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and people with disabilities. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or have the right to work in Australia. Opendoor is committed to child safety, with zero tolerance for child abuse. Our rigorous recruitment and vetting processes including Working with Children, National Police Check, and reference checks ensure we employ qualified and experienced individuals who share our commitment to safeguarding children.
