Current positions at the Y Geelong

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are.

How we connect to others defines our sense of identity and belonging and contributes to our health and wellbeing.

The Y is committed to embracing and encouraging diversity. We strive to provide opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, age, language, gender, country of origin, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

Our goal is to provide accessible and responsive services for everyone knowing that this can impact on their health, wellbeing, and participation in the life and in their community.

The Y provides opportunities for diversity and inclusion including LGBTI+, and provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of our Association’s Reconciliation Action Plan which will be a focus of our work in 2021.

Inclusion Programs

The Y offers a number of inclusive programs to cater for the varying abilities of our participants.

All participants are offered the opportunity to be involved in the key programs offered on-site with adjustments made to include their needs.

All participants will be asked to consent to the programs they are signed up for. This may mean working with an advocate for the individual; however, the individual should not be overlooked and will be kept involved in conversations around their programs and activities. Advocates may be caseworkers, parents or carers.

The Y Core Values

The Y has adopted the following values to deliver our mission:

• Honesty means integrity, trustworthiness and fairness
• Respect means acceptance, empathy, self -respect and tolerance
• Caring means compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness
• Responsibility means commitment, courage, trustworthiness and service
• Safety means commitment to being a child safe organisation and to the health and safety of others.

The Y believes our statement “we believe in the power of inspired young people” is not just a statement but a commitment!

We have talented and committed people of all ages and abilities in our teams and without diversity, we wouldn’t reflect the communities we serve.

Intergenerational leadership is part of the culture of the Y.

We encourage and seek our people with experience and expertise to share their knowledge and skills with younger people, and we listen to and encourage younger people to contribute to the change and development of our Y through their ideas, talents and skills.

We welcome and acknowledge that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. How we connect to others defines our sense of identity and belonging and contributes to our health and wellbeing.

The Y Geelong is committed to embracing and encouraging diversity. We strive to provide opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, age, language, gender, country of origin, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

Our goal is to provide accessible and responsive services for everyone knowing that this can impact on their health, wellbeing, and participation in life and in their community.

We value our people and the contribution they make to the Y and the community. So we are passionate about developing capable people who can reach their full potential.

You are encouraged to own your role and set new standards for success. With centres and services across Victoria, you can experience different areas of the Y to build a varied and worthwhile career.

Opportunities to help you grow include:

• Secondment positions to other facilities
• Special interest groups and projects
• Both a local and regional approach to succession planning

You will work in a vibrant and positive environment with colleagues who have a shared passion and will impart their knowledge and experiences to you.

At the Y, we have a strong commitment to investing in the training and development of our people.

The Y is dedicated to offering diverse careers with challenging, rewarding work and various opportunities to learn and grow.

To discover a career full of diversity, check out our current job opportunities.

Safeguarding Children and Young People Requirements

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and their communities.

As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. 

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: Safeguarding Resources : the Y - Empowering young people 

The Y Geelong Board and Management are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework.

All applicants must undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• A national criminal history check;
• An international criminal history checks where applicants have worked overseas;
• Holding or obtaining a valid Working with Children Card;
• Three reference checks

The successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People policies and practices which include; safeguarding children and young people induction, annual SCYP training programs and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout terms of employment.

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