Youth Expert Training and Project Officer

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Youth Expert Training and Project Officer to join our dedicated Better Futures team.

Location: Fitzroy

Job Type: Max Term - 24 months, Part-Time role working 15 hours per week

Salary: $78,862.07 to $84,561.95 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

This is an exciting position for a young person with lived experience of the Out of Home Care system to have a meaningful and positive impact on practices and processes across the state-wide Better Futures service.

• Support in the co-design and delivery of Better Futures training and Community of Practice sessions
• Participate in working group sessions with the focus of keeping practices and activities young person centred
• Participate in Youth Expert Advisory Group (CREATE) meetings and activities to ensure that a wide range of lived experiences are drawn on in co-design activities
• Provide advice and feedback to Better Futures resources as well as contribute to their ongoing development
• With the guidance of the Community of Practice Coordinator, Identify and develop project(s) aimed at evolving youth involvement practice

About 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:

• Lived experience of Out of Home Care care system (i.e. Foster, Kinship, Residential, Permanent Care, RMP)
• Organisational and time-management skills, and an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Willingness to co-facilitate workshops and consultations
• Ability to develop creative content for activities such as trainings, workshops, advocacy groups

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

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 Jessica Brown at 0422 390 641 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: 20 February 2026 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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