ABOUT US

Born out of the role and value of sport and the influence the North Melbourne Kangaroos plays in connecting people across different ages, genders and cultures; The Huddle was established in 2010 as the community arm of the Club in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation.

It was established to engage, support and empower young people to build on their strengths, increase their ability to participate in society and contribute to more socially inclusive communities. The Huddle works with some of the most iconic sporting clubs in the world to help young people learn, grow and belong. Through the design of its innovative programs, The Huddle leverages the power of sport to strengthen social inclusion, education and careers for young people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The key objective of the Program Officer is to deliver and facilitate The Huddle's sport and recreation programs to women, children and young people in communities across various sites in New South Wales.

Reporting to the Program Lead - Huddle Up in Community Hubs, this role is responsible for:

• Facilitating Huddle Up sessions as per the lesson plan provided by the Program Lead
• Act as a positive role model and actively encourage participants to reach their potential through sport and recreation
• Facilitate and maintain a safe, productive, inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants, taking into account diverse lived experiences
• Build rapport and communicate, consult and co-operate with parents and guardians to ensure the best interest of participants
• Complete administration tasks such as risk assessments, data collection of participants, session reviews and incident reports as necessary
• Regularly exchange knowledge and information with The Huddle staff to provide feedback that will ensure Huddle programs meet the needs of students, parents and volunteers
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by adhering to The Huddle's Child Safety Code of Conduct

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for passionate facilitators who are enthusiastic about community development, have the ability to engage with young people and are flexible and reliable in delivering programs. 

The successful candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:

• A strong interest in sport and recreation, youth work, social work, education or community development
• Excellent verbal communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work under pressure
• Experience in program facilitation or customer service
• An understanding of the unique experiences young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds face
• Experience communicating with people who may have limited proficiency in English
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge is desirable, but training will be available
• Be over the age of 18 with a current and valid drivers' license (highly desirable)
• Ability to work onsite at locations across New South Wales
• First aid, Child Safety or Fire Warden qualifications are desirable

The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check, and hold a current and valid New South Wales Working with Children’s Check or New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).

PERKS & BENEFITS

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections, and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.

In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Recently renovated head office with lots of spaces to collaborate and work flexibly
• Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
• Regular and fun staff events and celebrations through our reward & recognition program  
• A dedicated resource focused on staff mental health and wellbeing
• A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Additional discounts and offers with partners such as Mazda, Spirit of Tasmania, Puma, and many more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Kangaroos strive to be the AFL’s most inclusive, accessible, and united football club. Our value of ‘Belonging’ means we embrace people from all walks of life and respect each other’s opinions and capabilities. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity.

It is well documented that the overall diversity we see in Australian society, whether it be gender expression, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and/or ability, isn’t accurately reflected in many workforces. Diversity in all its forms is shown to improve an organisation’s ability to innovate, create, problem-solve, grow and so much more. So, even if you only meet 60% of the selection criteria; the many facets of your intersectional self might just make you perfect for the role. Please get in touch to have a chat to see if the role is right for you.