Empower lives through education and social inclusion.
Join Vinnies as a Clemente Officer and help people experiencing disadvantage achieve their goals.
Exciting opportunity to lead a well-established education and social inclusion program Competitive remuneration + superannuation + salary packaging perks Ongoing professional development and partnership opportunities The Position The Clemente Program provides people who have experienced disadvantage with access to tertiary education through a unique partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn and the Australian Catholic University.
Since commencing in the ACT in ****, the program has supported students to re-engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve their educational goals through the support of dedicated volunteer Learning Partners.
We are seeking a passionate and organised Clemente Officer to coordinate and manage all aspects of the program.
This role is responsible for working closely with students, volunteers, the Australian Catholic University, and community stakeholders to ensure the program delivers meaningful educational and social outcomes.
The position plays a key role in volunteer management, partnership development, program promotion, reporting, continuous improvement, and financial administration.
The successful candidate will be committed to social justice, education, and empowering people experiencing disadvantage to achieve their aspirations through learning and personal growth.
This is a permanent, part-time opportunity offering a minimum of 44 hours per fortnight, with work scheduled across Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Our Offer At Vinnies,



we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive range of benefits to enhance work-life balance and wellbeing, including: Enterprise Agreement Classification Level 5 - $***** per hour + 15% superannuation Salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year, plus additional Meal and Entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per FBT year Ongoing professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family Opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social justice and community inclusion A supportive and values-driven workplace culture About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Qualifications in community services, social work, education, welfare, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs, activities, and events Experience engaging with disadvantaged and vulnerable community members in a respectful and strengths-based manner Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Experience developing and maintaining stakeholder partnerships Experience recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers Strong organisational, administrative, and financial management skills Ability to identify opportunities for program development and continuous improvement High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems A genuine commitment to the values and mission of the St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn.




Essential Requirements Successful applicants must: Hold working rights in Australia Be willing to undertake a National Police Check Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration Hold a current driver's licence More Information To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the Manager, Homelessness Programs for a confidential discussion via ****** or ************ (during business hours).
For general recruitment enquiries, contact our team via ****** To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining why you are the best person for this role.
The position description can be downloaded here.
Applications Close: 11:30pm, Sunday 27th September **** Please note shortlisted applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding Commitment: In its work, Vinnies Canberra Goulburn is committed to the safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable people.
We work to prevent all forms of abuse and protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, making sure they are treated with dignity and care.
Our full safeguarding commitment statement is available Safeguarding | Vinnies Learn more about the Society's commitment to keeping children and vulnerable adults safe by watching the SVdP Safeguarding – Guide for Society Personnel video.
St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce.
The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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📌 Clemente Officer (Australia)
🏢 St Vincent De Paul
📍 Australia