Employment

EAL Teacher positions within the Education Program at Comm Unity Plus which is a multidisciplinary community organisation.

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary organisation located in Melbourne’s western suburbs, delivering a range of prevention and early intervention programs focused on informing and engaging with our community.

This is achieved via high quality Community Education, Legal Services (Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), our Neighbourhood House program and Children’s Contact Service, as well as a range of community and individual development activities.

About the Positions

We are currently seeking expression of interest from EAL teachers for our various community education programs:

• English as an Additional Language classes – Adult Migrant English Program, Skills for Education and Employment, and VET Funding Contract Skills First funded programs.
• Pre-accredited programs – specifically digital literacy, employment, and foundation skills.
• Casual Relief Teaching
• New client assessment across all programs.

These roles are available across several of our commUnity+ sites in the Northwest and Western suburbs, and across several days of the week as Part Time, Full Time or Casual positions with the flexibility to negotiate.

Reporting to the respective Training Manager, teachers will deliver a range of services and ensure students from diverse backgrounds are provided with the relevant support to enhance their learning experience and achievements, while maintaining compliance requirements and completion of administrative duties.

The EAL Teachers are responsible for preparing and delivering classes focused on English as an Additional Language and carrying out primary duties such as course and session planning, preparation of teaching and learning resources, and assessments.

We are a team committed to delivering a high standard of service to our communities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree with Language Other Than English (LOTE) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) specialisation or qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment including Design and develop assessment tools, Address adult language and Literacy and numeracy skills modules.
• Teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to implement best practice in the delivery of nationally recognised training and assessment.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with the state-based English as an Additional Language (EAL) Framework, guidelines and standards including the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority Guidelines for VET Providers and Australian Quality Training Framework.
• Highly developed and proficient teaching and assessing skills, including experience in client assessment, moderation, and validation.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering learning to students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including clients with learning barriers.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills in English and proficiency in digital literacy and technology.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with high level of attention to detail, including self and time management skills.
• Experience and knowledge in conducting and reporting Pre-Training Assessments and new client assessments are highly regarded.
• Experience in the community education sector and willingness to teach across EAL programs mentioned above would be desirable for this role.

As these positions would require travel to attend other commUnity+ sites from time to time, possessing a current Victorian Driver’s license would be advantageous.

What we offer:

• Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements
• Remuneration based on Education Services (Post Secondary) Award, qualifications and experience
• Salary Packaging benefit
• 40% off your membership at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC)
• Opportunity to further develop your skills
• Supportive and Inclusive team
• Free parking at Deer Park and Keilor Downs sites

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm.

Applicants must either currently hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check and Police check.

To apply you can forward your application via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using the subject line: EAL Teacher- Expression of Interest

Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria, and a current resume.

A copy of the Position Description can be found here.

Expressions of Interest will be reviewed as received. For further information or a confidential discussion, please call Ana Balica on 0419 366 132

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• We are responsible and self-reflective. We will acknowledge and celebrate achievements. 
• We respect the strength of our communities and collaborate to deliver holistic services. 

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary community organisation delivering a range of community programs focused on community development, social and economic inclusion, and social justice. This is achieved via high quality Community Education, Legal Services (Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), our Neighbourhood House program, and our Children’s Contact Service, as well as a range of community development activities across commUnity+. Our programs work with people experiencing disadvantage and marginalization with the vision that everyone in the West has a safe place where they feel they belong and live the life they choose. 

About the position 

The Family Law Lead supervises and provides day to day management of family law solicitor(s) and administration staff in the delivery of family law advice and casework, ensuring the work is high quality, aligns with the objectives of commUnity+, and achieves the greatest possible impact for people in the West experiencing disadvantage and marginalisation.  

The Family Law Lead supports the BMCLC Manager/Principal lawyer to build the reputation of BMCLC as a lead agency and subject matter expert in the area of family law. This includes the running of strategic litigation against a set of developed guidelines and identifying and establishing strategic partnerships that will enhance access to justice for the community and best outcomes for clients (including pro bono partnerships with family law firms and Counsel). This role leads one of two teams of solicitors within the practice to deliver high quality legal assistance.  

This is an ongoing fulltime position with flexibility to negotiate for a part time position in a hybrid working environment. Primarily based in St Albans and required to attend other locations from time to time, including outreach sites across the Brimbank and Melton Local Government Areas.   

Key Selection Criteria 

• Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor and a current practicing certificate including High Court registration. 

• A Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior legal role, providing high quality advice and casework in the areas of family law, family violence, mediation, property settlement, parenting disputes, and litigation. 
• Demonstrated experience in providing strong and effective management, leadership, mentoring and supervision to a small cohesive team. 

• Strong commitment to social justice and to working with individuals experience disadvantage and marginalisation. 

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for stakeholder engagement. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing competing demands, tight deadlines and responding to a dynamic work environment  
• Strong computer literacy with Microsoft software e.g. Word, Outlook, Publisher, Power-Point, Microsoft Team, Access & Excel to create own correspondence and documents, and experience using online meeting platforms such as Zoom. 

Desirable: 

Experience providing legal advice and casework in the area of child protection. 

Experience working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.  

Experience working with communities in the Brimbank Melton region and within legal assistance sector and proficiency in a community language. 

Principal Lawyer Practicing Certificate with Trust Authorisation (or an ability to obtain this)   

What we offer: 

• Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements 
• Salary packaging benefit 
• 40% off your membership at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC) 
• Opportunity to further develop your skills  
• Supportive and Inclusive team  

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.   

To apply you can forward your application via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., using the subject line: Family Law Lead Lawyer 

Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria and a current resume.   

A copy of the Position Description can be found here.

Applications close on Friday the dd mmyy. For further information or a confidential discussion, please call  Nicholas Pagonis on 0436 005 955 

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

• An exciting opportunity to grow within a multidisciplinary community organisation. 
• We respect the strength of our communities and collaborate to deliver holistic services. 

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary community organisation delivering a range of community programs focused on community development, social and economic inclusion, and social justice. This is achieved via high quality Community Education, Legal Services (Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), our Neighbourhood House program, and our Children’s Contact Service, as well as a range of community development activities across commUnity+. Our programs work with people experiencing disadvantage and marginalization with the vision that everyone in the West has a safe place where they feel they belong and live the life they choose. 

About the position 

Reporting to the General Manager - Family and Community Services, the Community Development and Neighbourhood House Manager is a key leadership role that manages the commUnity+ Neighbourhood House program at Deer Park, as well as helping to lead community development programs and initiatives across other commUnity+ programs. 

As well as managing community development initiatives, this role will play a key role in advancing commUnity+ strategic objectives to develop a fully integrated and person-centred service delivery model and to include the voices of community members in our governance, operations and advocacy. This position will be primarily based in Deer Park, and is available as an ongoing fulltime position with flexibility to negotiate for a part time position of 0.8 FTE working in a hybrid environment. 

Key Selection Criteria  

• A Tertiary qualification in Community Development, Social Work or other relevant fields.  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal for a variety or audiences and purposes and strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage staff and volunteers. 

• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, including knowledge of the Neighbourhood House practice framework and philosophy. 
• Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation and evaluation, program budgeting, facilitation and promotions and proven ability to innovate and influence change. 
• Experience in designing and implementing effective community engagement strategies. 
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, monitor workflow, follow and give direction, maintain deadlines, exercise initiative and judgement in changing environments. 
• Ability to work autonomously, while maintaining strong communication with Management. 

• Demonstrated leadership and management of community development organisations and programs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development practices 

Experience in grant-writing, fundraising and sponsorship, proficiency in languages additional to English, and qualifications and experience in project/program management will be advantageous.  

A current Driver’s License is essential for this role. 

This role will require some occasional work outside of ordinary hours and may involve occasional weekend work for involvement in community festivals and programs.  

What we offer: 

• Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements 
• Salary packaging benefit 
• 40% off your membership at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC) 
• Opportunity to further develop your skills  
• Supportive and Inclusive team 
• Free parking at Deer Park site 

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same. 

To apply online:

Please forward your application via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., using the subject line: Community Development and Neighbourhood House Manager 

Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria and a current resume.   

A copy of the Position Description can be downloaded here.

Applications close on Friday the 28 April 2023. For further information or a confidential discussion, please call Cameron Bloye on 0427 023 343 

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Seek/LinkedIn Questions: 

1. Right to work in Aus? (must) 

2. Do you have a tertiary qualification in Community Development or Social Work 

3. Experience in Community development program