Current Vacancies
Youth and Family Worker
Permanent, Full Time. Including but not limited to Lilydale, Scoresby and Pakenham Locations.
Who we are:
Anchor has a long history of providing services for children and young people unable to live with their family, to young people who are at risk and to individuals and families who are experiencing housing stress or homelessness.
Who we are looking for:
If you are a degree or diploma qualified, with a proven track record and a passion for making a difference, you may be exactly the person we are looking for!
As part of our team, you will provide support to young people and families under the guidance of the Team Leader – Child and Family (Complex Care).
What you will be doing:
Utilising your exceptional skills and experience, you will be working with the Complex Care Team, providing support to young people and families.
You will have a real talent for communication and problem solving. Advocating on behalf of clients is second nature for you.
You will enjoy a collaborative environment, be known as reliable and hardworking, and have the capacity to exercise professional judgement to ensure excellent outcomes for our clients and the team.
Who you will be working with:
You will work with the Complex Care Team, supported by a hands-on Team Leader who will encourage you to do your best work.
Next steps: Please submit your application to employment@anchor.org.au.
Within your application we want to know why you would like to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us. You will also need to supply the names and details of three referees.
If you would like more information, including a detailed position description, please click here or email the above address.
Applications close midnight 28 June 2021.
Salary package:
An attractive rate of pay is available plus any applicable loadings.
Please note that comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken.
Anchor Inc is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Anchor Inc welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
Youth and Family Support Workers
Casual. Including but not limited to Lilydale, Scoresby and Pakenham Locations.
Who we are:
Anchor has a long history of providing services for children and young people unable to live with their family, to young people who are at risk and to individuals and families who are experiencing housing stress or homelessness.
Who we are looking for:
If you are a degree or diploma qualified and experienced with a proven track record and a passion for making a difference, you may be exactly the person we are looking for!
As part of our team, you will provide support to young people and families in our Out of Home Based Care programs.
What you will be doing:
Utilising your exceptional skills and experience, you will be working with the Out of Home Based Care teams, providing young people and families support under the guidance of your Team Leader.
You will have a real talent for communication and problem solving as you will be advocating on behalf of clients.
You will be collaborative, reliable, hardworking and have the capacity to exercise professional judgement to ensure excellent outcomes for our clients and the team.
Who you will be working with:
Working with our Out of Home Based Care teams, casual staff are provided with full onboarding, induction and ongoing training opportunities. Our casuals are genuinely part of the Anchor team and are supported both professionally and personally, as are all our people.
Next steps:
Please submit your application to employment@anchor.org.au.
Within your application we want to know why you would like to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us. You will also need to supply the names and details of three referees.
If you would like more information, including a detailed position description, please click here or email the above address.
Applications close midnight 1 July 2021.
Salary package:
An attractive rate of pay is available plus any applicable loadings.
Please note that comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken.
Anchor Inc is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Anchor Inc welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
Program Support Officer – Home Based Care
Permanent, Full Time. Scoresby Location.
Who we are:
Anchor has a long history of providing services for children and young people unable to live with their family, for young people who are at risk and for individuals and families who are experiencing housing stress or homelessness.
Who we are looking for:
If you are appropriately qualified (preferably within business studies, management studies, or finance discipline) and an experienced Administrator, preferably in the community or health sectors, you may be exactly the person we are looking for!
As part of our team, you will support Anchor by providing high level administration support to ensure effective placements in our Home-Based Care Team. You will offer a broad range of abilities to exceptional service delivery and development.
What you will be doing:
Utilising your exceptional skills and experience, you will provide administration support to assist Case Managers who are managing case work, supervision and support for carers, children, young people and their families, consistent with the Looking After Children Framework.
You will be collaborative, reliable, hardworking and have exceptional attention to detail to ensure excellent outcomes for our clients and the team.
Who you will be working with:
Anchor has three programs that make up the larger Out of Home Care Team – Foster Care, Kinship Care and Complex Care. Your role is to support all three teams and to be a member of the dedicated and high-performing Out of Home Care Team. You will be led by a hands-on Team Leader, who is committed to supporting you to do your best work.
What we offer:
Anchor offers all staff Not for Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation), flexible work arrangements, and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Next steps:
Please submit your application to employment@anchor.org.au.
Within your application we want to know why you would like to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us. You will also need to supply the names and details of three referees.
If you would like more information, including a detailed position description, please click here or email the above address.
Salary package:
Attractive salary available with Salary Packaging options.
Please note that comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken.
Applications close midnight 28 June 2021.
Anchor Inc is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Anchor Inc welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
Team Leader – Child and Family (Complex Care)
Permanent, Full Time. Scoresby and Pakenham Location.
Who we are:
Anchor has a long history of providing services for children and young people unable to live with their family, to young people who are at risk and to individuals and families who are experiencing housing stress or homelessness.
Who we are looking for:
If you are a degree qualified and experienced Case Manager in Home Based Care with a proven track record as a Team Leader with a passion for making a difference, you may be exactly the person we are looking for!
As part of our team, you will support Anchor by providing high level leadership and case management skills, offering strong experience within the sector. You will bring with you a broad range of abilities to motivate your team to achieve exceptional service delivery and development.
What you will be doing:
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created role and to build your own team. Utilising your exceptional skills, you will be developing and leading a team as they manage case work, supervision and support for carers, children, young people and their families, consistent with the Looking After Children Framework.
You will have a real talent for communication and problem solving. You will relish engaging in consultation processes with a variety of stakeholders regarding service improvement and development designed to elevate our Programs.
You will thrive in a collaborative environment, be reliable, and have a reputation for being hardworking. You will be known for your capacity to exercise professional judgement to ensure excellent outcomes for our clients and the team.
Who you will be working with:
The Complex Care team is one of three programs that make up the larger Out of Home Care Team, the others being the Foster Care Team and Kinship Care. You will lead a committed Complex Care team and be well supported by the Manager of Child and Family Services.
What we offer:
Anchor offers staff Not for Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation), flexible work arrangements, and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Next steps:
Please submit your application to employment@anchor.org.au.
Within your application we want to know why you would like to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us. You will also need to supply the names and details of three referees.
If you would like more information, including a detailed position description, please click here or email the above address.
Salary package:
Attractive salary is on offer with Salary Packaging available.
Please note that comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken.
Applications close midnight 28 June 2021.
Anchor Inc is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Anchor Inc welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
Team Leader – Home Based Care (Kinship)
Permanent, Full Time. Scoresby Location.
Who we are:
Anchor has a long history of providing services for children and young people unable to live with their family, to young people who are at risk and to individuals and families who are experiencing housing stress or homelessness.
Who we are looking for:
If you are a degree qualified and experienced Case Manager in Home Based Care with a proven track record as a Team Leader with a passion for making a difference, you may be exactly the person we are looking for!
As part of our team, you will support Anchor by providing high level leadership and case management skills, offering strong experience within the sector. You will bring with you a broad range of abilities to motivate your team to achieve exceptional service delivery and development.
What you will be doing:
Utilising your exceptional skills, you will be leading a team as they manage case work, supervision and support for carers, children, young people and their families consistent with the Looking After Children Framework.
You will have a real talent for communication and problem solving. You will relish engaging in consultation processes with a variety of stakeholders regarding service improvement and development designed to elevate our Out of Home Care Program.
You will thrive in a collaborative environment, be reliable, and have a reputation for being hardworking. You will be known for your capacity to exercise professional judgement to ensure excellent outcomes for our clients and the team.
Who you will be working with:
The Kinship Care team is one of the three programs that make up the larger Out of Home Care Team, the others being the Foster Care Team and Complex Care Team. You will lead a committed Kinship Care Team and be well supported by the Manager of Child and Family Services.
What we offer:
Anchor offers staff Not for Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation), flexible work arrangements, and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Next steps:
Please submit your application to employment@anchor.org.au.
Within your application we want to know why you would like to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us. You will also need to supply the names and details of three referees.
If you would like more information, including a detailed position description, please click here or email the above address.
Salary package:
Attractive salary available is on offer with Salary Packaging available.
Please note that comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken.
Applications close midnight 28 June 2021.
Anchor Inc is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Anchor Inc welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
Volunteer Opportunities
As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, our volunteers help make it possible for us to continue to support our local community but offering their time, skills and services. Volunteering can take on many forms and provides an opportunity to give back to the community, make new friends and learn about Anchor and what we do.
Volunteering opportunities will be listed as they become available however, if you have any questions regarding volunteering, please feel free to contact us.
Students
One of the ways we partner with our community is by offering work experience and placements to students.
If you’re currently studying a relevant course or need information for your studies, we are happy to help! To find out more about how we can support you or to organise a time to chat to one of our friendly staff, please contact us.
Anchor’s flexible working strategies
We’re open to talking about flexible working strategies for many of our positions, understanding that people have commitments outside of work too. These can include flexible hours based on your life outside work, or working remotely, where we can accommodate it.
Generous leave arrangements
On top of the leave entitlements that you might typically expect, Anchor is committed to our staff by offering additional personal leave and other leave types. We offer our staff time away from work to attend significant cultural or religious events and opportunities to purchase additional leave.
Maximising your income
Anchor offers all paid employees the option to put general living expenses and entertainment expenses, like eating out and meals, towards their tax-free income. This can mean up to another $18,500 per year tax free! We partner with our salary packaging provider to also offer novated leasing arrangements, helping you do more with your money.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to creating a culture that is welcoming and equitable for all. An important part of our inclusive practices are the celebration of significant days, taking action towards improving our cultural safety and respect.
Building an organisation that focusses on Health, Safety and Wellbeing
We strive to build an organisation that is centred around Healthy, Safety and Wellbeing in which all employees actively engage and take responsibility for their own health and safety, our colleagues and our clients. Some of our current health, safety and wellbeing focuses include:
- Awareness days such as RU OK? Day
- Health and Safety initiatives including flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Building Health and Wellbeing in all Organisational Policy and Procedures
- Excellence in Practice Committee
- Health and Safety Representatives
- Incident Management System
- Return to work coordination