Position Description Transition Officer: The Inner Melbourne VET Cluster

Position Description
Transition Officer
The Inner Melbourne VET Cluster
The Inner Melbourne VET Cluster Inc (IMVC) is a not for profit incorporated association, originally
established to broker vocational programs for secondary schools in the Inner Melbourne region. As a
key driver of vocational education, the IMVC has generated a high level of co-operation and trust,
leading to well-developed collegial working relationships amongst schools in five local government
areas.
In recent years, the IMVC’s service capacity has grown to include providing career development
services and re-engagement programs, to connect young people with career information so that they
can make informed choices about their future career direction. The IMVC has a wealth of experience
in the provision of transition services. Through a client-centred approach the IMVC combines personal
and skills development, with practical experience and assistance, to enable young people to make
individual, tailored transitions towards social and economic independence, engaging them in
education, further training or employment.
The IMVC is also a registered training organisation, delivering Hospitality, Salon Assistant, Retail
Cosmetics, and Screen and Media training programs in accordance with the Australian Quality Training
Framework /VRQA standards.
IMVC Vision:
“Linking the energy and potential of young and marginalised people with industry, government and
community”
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Salary Range $62,000 to $65,000 per annum (pro rata)
Responsible to: Transition to Work Team Leader
Location: Western Melbourne Employment Region (Hoppers Crossing and
Footscray)
Employee Allowances: Travel allowance, laptop and mobile phone
Motor Vehicle: Applicant is required to have an Australian driver’s license and own
vehicle
Sick Leave: 10 days a year (pro rata)
Holiday Leave: 20 days a year (pro rata)
The position is for a contract period ending 30 June, 2020 with the opportunity to extend this, subject
to the continued availability of funding. Appointment will be made subject to three months’
probation, periodic performance reviews and clearance from a police background check with regard to
working with young people. Superannuation will be paid by the IMVC at the prescribed rate as
specified within the Superannuation Act.
Job Summary
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, Transition to Work
(TtW) is a service that assists young people aged 15-21 years who are not in employment or
education. TtW provides intensive, pre-employment support to improve the work readiness of young
people, help them in to work or education and provide Post Placement Support during the first six
months in education or employment. The service has a strong focus on helping young people to
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understand what is expected in the workplace and to develop the skills, attitudes and behaviours
expected by Employers.
The objectives of Transition to Work are to assist eligible young people that that they can gain and
sustain Employment (including apprenticeships or traineeships), move into Education and/or improve
their work readiness.
The Transition to Work service targets young people:

• Age 15-21 years upon commencement in TtW
• Who are Australian citizens or the holder of a permanent visa or New Zealand Special
Category Visa holders (a protected Special Category Visa holder; and non-protected Special
Category Visa holder) or Nominated Visa Holders (including Temporary Protection Visa
Holders and Safe Haven Visa Holders)
Three Groups of participants are eligible for assistance in TtW:

• Group One - Early School Leavers (Centrelink Clients)
• Group Two - Disengaged Young People (Direct Registrations)
• Group Three - Jobactive Referrals (Stream C)
The primary responsibility of the Transition Officer is to work with a caseload of clients both pre-
placement and throughout a six month post placement period. Transition Officers are responsible for
meeting set placement and outcome targets achieved by successfully engaging and supporting clients
to transition in to education and employment and to sustain their placement.
Reporting Relationships
The Transition Officer will report to the Transition to Work Team Leader.
Key Accountabilities:
• Motivating the young person to build skills and transition into either education or
employment in a period no longer than 12 months
• Evaluating the capacity of each participant and developing practical strategies to overcome
vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment or education
• Monitoring participant involvement and maintaining regular contact through on and off site
servicing and access to re-engagement programs
• Undertaking job matching activities to suitable vacancies
• Facilitating training, coaching and job application guidance sessions
• Achieving sustainable employment and education outcomes through job application and
interview coaching
• Delivering ongoing post-placement support to both employers and job seekers
• Maintain accurate records of activities (including detailed case notes) and report on
qualitative and qualitative data as required
• Ensure compliance with Transition to Work guidelines
• Responsibility for obtaining the required documentary evidence to substantiate an education
or employment outcome

• Assisting to engage a wide range of community partners, including schools, youth and
community service providers, education and training providers and jobactive providers to
promote TTW services and assist in the sourcing of referrals
Qualifications (preferred but not essential)

• An undergraduate or post graduate degree in youth work, community services, education or
career development.
Key Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated jobactive, Disability Employment Service or Transition to Work experience, working
with disengaged young people
2. Proven success in achieving education and employment outcomes for young people
3. Demonstrated experience or capacity in conducting group learning, information and training
sessions focused on gaining employment
4. Ability to communicate and liaise with schools, education, employment/industry, and community
agencies in a professional manner
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and ability to work autonomously with minimal
supervision
6. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience in
personal organisation and time management
7. Be results driven, passionate about performance and able to meet KPIs
8. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with
children, and of children with diverse needs and/or backgrounds


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The Transition to Work service targets young people:

Three Groups of participants are eligible for assistance in TtW:

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Qualifications (preferred but not essential)

Key Selection Criteria

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