• Use your own out-of-home care lived experience to shape change
• Support young people to have a voice and take part|3 days|22.8 hours
• Help establish the Anglicare Victoria Youth Council

Tell me more!

This is a great opportunity for someone with lived experience of out-of-home care to join Anglicare Victoria as a Care Leaver Assistant Advisor. It's a fixed term, part time, 3 days per week, parental leave backfill, building on the youth advocacy and engagement work already under way at Anglicare Victoria. You'll support young people to share their experiences and advocate for change.

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

You role:

The Care Leaver Assistant Advisor works within the Client Engagement and Lived Experience team. The role helps make sure the voices of young people in care and care leavers shape how Anglicare Victoria works. With guidance and supervision from a senior team member, you will:

• help coordinate our youth advisory groups, including setting up the new Youth Council
• support young people to take part in forums, workshops and consultations
• represent the views of young people in care and care leavers, including speaking at events and in meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• help engage our care leaver alumni community

This role suits someone who wants to grow their skills in advocacy, facilitation and leadership while making a real difference for young people in the care system.

Make your mark:

• Personal experience of out-of-home care, and an understanding of the issues young people face in care and when leaving care
• The ability to share your own lived experience safely and purposefully, with appropriate boundaries
• The ability to build rapport quickly and engage young people aged 12–30 in a safe and inclusive way
• A non-judgemental approach and a commitment to helping young people from all backgrounds express their voice and build confidence
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to listen, problem-solve and work through different points of view respectfully, with support
• Willingness to learn, reflect and take on feedback, working under the guidance of a senior team member

Make it work:

• Inspiring leadership supporting individual agency and autonomy.
• A salary at SCHADS level 4 which offers an hourly rate of $46.70
• 22.8 hours per week.
• Fixed term contract to 1st October 2027 covering parental leave.
• Site based at our office Collingwood.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Learn from a team around you, support one another and deliver the best outcomes for young people.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say: “I first came to Anglicare because of their reputation for delivering high-quality services. The size of the organisation was quite appealing as well. I’ve stayed for the same reasons - our size and strength means we have a lot of support structures and infrastructure that support us to do our work.”

Ready to take the next step and make a move?

Click apply wherever you see the advert and submit your resume with a cover letter via our careers page that describes your lived experience in out of home care and anything else you feel would be helpful for us to know that will support your application.

Detailed Position Description:  Lived Experience Assistant Advisor Level PD P&P E AW4 102026 V1.0.pdf

For further enquiries contact  Jonno Cummins, Manager Client Engagement and Lived Experience on 0474 356 928 or email jonathon.cummins@anglicarevic.org.au 

Applications close: Tuesday 3rd November.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.