Development Coach

Development Coach

Join Us at the Thrive Hub in Frankston!

At the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) were excited to welcome passionate and driven individuals to apply for the roles ofDevelopment Coach. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic purpose-led team at our brand-newThrive Hubin Frankstonwhere innovation meets impact and every day is an opportunity to help people build better lives.

Location: Frankston

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38hours per week

Salary: $90962.92 - $97875.15per annum based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay up to $18500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

As aDevelopment Coachat the Frankston Thrive Hub youll play a vital role in empowering local community members impacted by structural barriers to take meaningful steps toward employment and education. Youll be the first point of connectionwelcoming participants building trust and guiding them to the services and supports they need to thrive.

Using anAdvantaged Thinkingapproach youll recruit and engage individuals helping them unlock their potential through personalised coaching and hands-on group learning experiences. Youll support them in identifying career goals overcoming personal barriers and accessing the right resourcesfrom mental health services to training opportunities.

This is a deeply rewarding role for those who are passionate about social justice supporting individuals and communities and creating real change in peoples lives

• Engage with all community members that access Thrive Hubs by responding to their identified needs and providing supported internal and external referrals
• Assess participants skills capabilities and non-vocational barriers as well as provide vocational guidance tailored to the participants goals
• Using an Advantaged Thinking practice approach work with participants to help identify their education and employment goals and support them to achieve outcomes in these areas
• Reverse market participants to employers to achieve employment placements
• Collaborate with local schools to run engaging group activities that foster skill-building confidence and social connections

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work community development youth work and/or education or extensive relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience of working in an outcomes-focussed environment
• Confidence and capability in engaging and supporting people from diverse backgrounds including those with unique needs and behaviours by recognising their strengths and potential
• A depth of knowledge about the causes and consequences of unemployment and the kinds of strategies that are successful in helping people follow pathways to work

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisations success wed love to hear from you.

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When completing your application please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications will be considered upon submission so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria please click here

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification please contact Adriano Gioia at for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11.55pm

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age gender ethnicity cultural background disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.