- Empower disaster-affected communities through trauma-informed loss and grief education
- Build lasting partnerships that support learning and recovery
- Lead a passionate national team delivering impactful training programs
About the Role:
Join the MacKillop Seasons team as a Seasons Resilience Officer, where your expertise in education and training will help communities recover and thrive after disaster. In this hands-on role, you’ll work with schools and community organisations to coordinate training and provide ongoing support in the Seasons for Growth suite of education programs in schools and community settings, supporting children, young people, and families. You’ll work closely with educators, community leaders, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality training, build capacity, and foster resilience through evidence-based approaches.
About You:
You’re an experienced educator or trainer with a background in education, health, or community services. You’re passionate about using learning as a tool for healing and empowerment, and you thrive in dynamic, community-focused environments. You’re confident working independently, skilled in facilitation and relationship-building, and committed to culturally safe, inclusive practices. You’re ready to make a meaningful impact through education and contribute to building capacity in local communities to support disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience.
This is a non-ongoing Part Time (0.8 EFT) opportunity until June 30th 2027, based in South Melbourne, VIC within our MacKillop Seasons Program. This is a hybrid work environment with some travel required.
What You Will Do:
- Coordinate with schools and community organisations to deliver education projects aligned with key milestones
- Build strong relationships with schools, councils, and community organisations
- Facilitate training sessions and provide ongoing consultation and support to program participants
- Collect and analyse feedback to inform continuous improvement and reporting
Key Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in education, health, or a related field, with experience in disaster recovery or trauma-informed practice
- Proven ability to manage projects independently and meet key deliverables
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including facilitation and report writing
- Understanding of Aboriginal culture and commitment to culturally safe practice
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.
For more information, please contact: Ally Jones at Alexandra.jones@mackillop.org.au
Why Join Us!
- Salary packaging – Maximise your take-home pay with up to $18,550 tax-free benefits
- Fitness Passport – Discounted access to gyms and fitness centres for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program – Free support for your wellbeing, including counselling and health coaching
- Supportive Environment – Monthly check-ins with your manager to support your growth
- Sanctuary Organisation – We use the Sanctuary Model to create safe, healing environments for staff and communities
Requirements:
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop)
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for client-facing roles)
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Shortlisting may commence immediately, so please submit your application as soon as possible.