About MOIRA

MOIRA is a registered charity supporting young people experiencing disadvantage, people living with disability, people living with chronic illness, their families, and carers.  We work with people creatively and with efficacy to support personal aspirations and life goals.

As a MOIRA Team member, you’ll work with a group of vibrant, dedicated professionals guided by a shared set of values and a vision for people to live independent and fulfilling lives, creating their own stories and writing their own futures.

MOIRA Your Journey takes a person-centred approach to providing innovative programs and practical services to support young people across Melbourne and throughout Victoria.
 

What we offer:

• A first-class working culture
• Attractive salary and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 living expenses + $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance per FBT year. Stretch your pay packet further!
• Ongoing training and career development with opportunities for professional and personal development
• Hybrid working and flexibility for all roles including Everyday Flex
• Access to MOIRA Fit - our team member Health and Wellbeing Program, and Employee Assistance Program

About the role:

MOIRA Your Journey supports young people aged 15 -25 on their journey towards independence. Your Journey aims to support young people through development frameworks that equip young people with confidence and resources they need to live independently. Your Journey supports young people via Better Futures & Home Stretch, Targeted Care Packages and Housing & Homelessness services.

Your Journey aims to improve the outcomes of young people and enable them to achieve their goals and aspirations. Underpinned by the Advantage Thinking practice framework support is tailored to meet the individual needs of young people via individualised support to increase their social and economic participation.

The Youth Coach is a pivotal role which drives opportunities for young people to develop meaningful and sustainable relationships within their community. This is achieved by building access to new pathways, networks and resources. The Youth Coach provides support to young people related to the five life domains of Health and Wellbeing, Cultural and Community Connections, Education, Employment, and Housing. 

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, a Youth Coach walks alongside young people to build independence, set and achieve meaningful goals, and navigate complex systems with confidence. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a role that values flexibility, creativity, and genuine connection.

This is a Fixed term - 12 month opportunity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide a Youth Coach response to a case load of young people receiving a multi-disciplinary service approach.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with young people, undertakes assessment and establishes a support plan in conjunction with the young person.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to initiate and maintain contacts with a broad range of service providers
• Provide flexible, holistic and tailored coaching to young people, in line with the Advantage Thinking Framework.
• Liaise closely with external professionals to support the journey of the young person in line with their identified goals.
• Represent MOIRA at Care Team Meetings and community of practice sessions.
• Work withing the required funding framework, program guidelines and comply with statutory requirements where required.
• Accurately complete and maintain all necessary records, report and case notes in accordance with funding and best practice guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Tertiary qualification in youth work, counselling, community services or other relevant discipline (or working towards this qualification).
• Proven experience in the delivery of services to young people experiencing complex behaviours.
• Direct capability in the delivery of services to young people
• Experience working with young people with a leaving care background (highly regarded) 
• A current Victorian  driver’s licence.

If you believe you are the right fit, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume as part of your application.

Should you be successful, you will be required to meet safety screen requirements (not limited to but including):

• Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Check
• National Disability Workers Screening Check
• Provide proof of your eligibility to work in Australia

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

MOIRA is a child safe organisation which promotes the safety, participation and empowerment of children including those with a disability.

MOIRA is an equal employment opportunity employer who is committed to employing a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.