Development Coach

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Development Coach to join our dedicated Seymour Thrive Hub team.

Location: Seymour, with outreach services provided in surrounding locations 

Job Type: Part time 30.4 hours Max term 

Salary: $90,962.92 to $97,875.15 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. (pro-rata for part-time employment)

What we offer our employees:

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role:

The role of the Development Coach is to support all participants to access service and supports that will support them to Thrive. Recruit and engage people to support them to successfully transition into employment and/or education using an Advantaged Thinking practice approach. This is achieved through providing one-on-one coaching and group experiential learning activities to participants that align with their career aspirations, address personal barriers to education and employment and link them with support services as needed.

• Develop and maintain strong referral pathways into the program with a range of stakeholders including internal stakeholders, schools, community services, employment providers, and other government and non-government organisations
• Assess participants’ skills, capabilities and non-vocational barriers, as well as provide vocational guidance tailored to the participant’s goals
• Connect participants to the right opportunities, resources, people and places to develop their talents and achieve their goals 
• Address participants issues as they arise, manage participant dynamics and complex needs
• Connect participants to specialist agencies and ensure support and follow-up 
• Run training to employment pathway programs, in conjunction with local employers, and education providers 
• Support participants in job search activities, and facilitate volunteering and/or employment opportunities
• Reserve market participants to employers to achieve employment placements 
• Continue to provide feedback and post-placement support, to ensure employment or education is sustained

Brotherhood of St Laurence:

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Demonstrated experience of working in an outcomes-focussed environment
•  Possesses in-depth knowledge of unemployment drivers and outcomes, and facilitates evidence-based strategies to assist participants into meaningful employment pathways.Demonstrated experience in career planning and guidance resulting in placements in employment and/or education and training
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation and training, including the development of training content and resources
• Strong networking skills and experience developing partnerships with other agencies, employers, education providers to work together on a shared goal
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community development, and/or education, or extensive relevant experience

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. Applications not addressing Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Penny Bohm at penny.bohm@bsl.org.au or 0412 123 142 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 11:55PM. 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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