Social Cohesion & Belonging Lead Facilitator

Brotherhood of St Laurence; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 108.000 - 112.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging options

Career development opportunities

Leave loading 17.5%

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance and flu j.

Descripción de la vacante

Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) seeks a Social Cohesion & Belonging Lead Facilitator to deliver culturally responsive training and coaching.

The role combines relational and strategic work, shaping learning experiences and contributing to the consultancy's growth and direction. The ideal candidate will have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent, plus knowledge of adult learning, trauma-informed practice, and cultural responsiveness.

Formación

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and learning design.
• Understanding of trauma-informed facilitation practices.
• Understanding of cultural responsiveness in line with organisational values.
• Experience with culturally responsive and inclusive training.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality training sessions (face to face and virtual).
• Develop and deliver training content with learning outcomes and resources.
• Apply learning design principles across inclusion topics.
• Undertake consultancy projects and lead defined tasks.
• Develop project plans and monitor milestones; collaborate with co-facilitators.

Conocimientos

Facilitation

Adult learning

Coaching

Cultural responsiveness

Training delivery

Educación

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Degree in education/teaching/social work/psychology

Descripción del empleo

Social Cohesion & Belonging Lead Facilitator

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Social Cohesion & Belonging Lead Facilitator to join our dedicated team.

Location: Fitzroy

Job Type: 12 month Maximum Term Part-Time working 22.8 hours per week

Salary: $107,16.35 to $112,014.99 pro rata per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.

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 Social Cohesion & Belonging Lead Facilitator is to deliver high quality culturally responsive and socially inclusive training sessions (face to face and virtual) to teams and groups, inclusive of individual consultation and coaching and contribute to the strategic objectives of the consultancy. The role balances both the relational and strategic dimensions of the work - building safe, engaging learning experiences while contributing to the consultancy's growth, design and direction.

• Research, develop and deliver training content and presentations in collaboration with team members, incorporating learning outcomes, resources, current research, casework trends and participant feedback, while applying adult learning principles.
• Apply learning design principles to develop, structure and sequence training content and learner materials across a range of inclusion topics, ensuring sessions are engaging, accessible and outcomes focused
• Undertake consultancy projects and lead defined project tasks as requested, supporting effective delivery and coordination
• Develop project plans and monitor key milestones for projects or resource development
• Facilitate, collaborate and plan training sessions with co-facilitators and program managers

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:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent relevant experience
• A qualification in a relevant field, education, teaching, social work, youth work, community development, psychology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional and/or lived experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impacts of colonialisation, racialisation, systems of domination and social exclusion. Practiced and/or experiential understanding of the impacts of forced migrations on people and settlement challenges.
• Knowledge of social cohesion, belonging and inclusion — the drivers of connection and exclusion across diverse communities and workplaces, and approaches to strengthening belonging.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and learning design — structuring and sequencing training content for engagement, accessibility and learning outcomes.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and psychologically safe facilitation practice, supporting participants into courageous, reflective learning spaces.
• Understanding of cultural responsiveness and empathy, in line with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood.

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Carolina Valencia Coleman on 0482 167 904 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11:55 pm

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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