DIVRS
The Darebin L2P Program Coordinator helps young learner drivers without access to a car or supervising adult get on the road experience to apply for their Ps, matching them with volunteer mentors. They are responsible for program coordination, development and promotion and community engagement.
Work flexibly across 24 hours per week. Some out of business hours work required.
Join an organisation that is energetic, innovative, champions social justice and sustainability and has been working with the Darebin community for 50 years.
Not-for-profit salary packaging (such as up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses per FBT year), gifted leave at Christmas and travel allowance available.
We invite people from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds to apply including youth work, social work, community services, community development, or a relevant field.
the role
We’re looking for a skilled, passionate program coordinator with strong relationship management and engagement skills and effective organisational skills, to coordinate the Darebin TAC L2P Program. You will enjoy working with young people and volunteers to provide a supportive, safe and engaging program experience.
While she loves being part of our wonderful community, unforeseen circumstances means our current L2P Coordinator needs to step away from the role. She will provide the incoming person with a structured handover.
The TAC L2P Program is a statewide program that helps learner drivers between 16 and 21 who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle gain the driving experience needed to apply for a probationary licence. The purpose of the program is to enable the learner driver to meet the Graduated Licensing System (GLS) mandated 120 hours of driving practice prior to gaining their probationary licence. The learners are matched with fully licensed volunteer mentors and have access to program vehicles which they can use to get supervised driving experience.
The TAC L2P Program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission, managed by the Department of Transport and Planning delivered in the Darebin local government area by DIVRS. The program plays an important role in helping young people achieve independence and to participate in employment, education and community life. DIVRS is funded to provide 50 learner places in 2025-26.
This role is responsible for managing the Darebin TAC L2P Program in accordance with the requirements of the funding agreement and DIVRS’s strategic plan and policies and procedures. You will work with young people, volunteer mentors, community organisations and program partners to ensure effective program management and coordination, program development and promotion and community engagement. The role can be worked flexibly with some out of business hours work on evenings and weekends needed to facilitate match meetings, car orientation and training.
key responsibilities
Program Coordination
Manage recruitment and screening of volunteers and learners, including assessing and prioritising learners according to eligibility criteria.
Ensure mentor drivers and learners are appropriately matched.
Provide support, feedback and supervision for volunteers and learners, including referrals and resources and ensure a safe environment in line with child safe practices.
Mentor training, engagement and connection including coordinating mentor training, regular mentor meetings and information.
Operate in accordance with funding body requirements, policies and procedures, maintain program policies and procedures and ensure learner and volunteers follow processes.
Maintain best practice standards.
Identify, manage and resolve any program issues or complaints.
Manage the L2P program spend in line with the annual budget.
Manage the three L2P vehicles (currently located in Thornbury, Preston and Reservoir) including overseeing car bookings, monitoring the program mobile phone for out of hours incidents, managing incident reporting and vehicle maintenance.
Maintain effective communication among key program stakeholders.
Manage program databases and reporting including annual application for continued funding, program acquittals and other internal and external reporting.
Manage the administration officer who provides part-time support to the program (6 hours per week).
Community Engagement
Develop and maintain effective relationships with the community sector and agencies and services to keep abreast of issues affecting young people and their access to the program and volunteer access to and engagement with the program and take action to address these.
Manage relationships with referral agencies across the community who refer learners to the program.
Facilitate and support the program’s Advisory Group and governance arrangements.
Program Development and Promotion
Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential program partners, including pursuing program innovations and seeking additional program resources.
Represent DIVRS at relevant program-related external meetings and forums.
Promote the program including developing promotional material and social media content.
about you
Tertiary qualifications and substantial relevant experience in youth work, community development, community services, social work, project management or a related field.
Excellent ability to work flexibly and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds including understanding the principles of volunteering and the issues young people experience.
Strong relationship management with high level interpersonal, communication and engagement skills.
Demonstrated sound understanding of current issues affecting young people including risk-taking behaviour and ability to engage at-risk young people.
Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects or programs with the ability to establish comprehensive and effective assessment, recruitment and selection systems for mentors and learners.
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Effective prioritisation, organisational and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement.
Resonate with our values and bring kindness, a willingness to listen and positivity to how you work.
Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
Employment is subject to relevant checks including a police check and working with children check.
WORKING WITH US
You will be joining an organisation that is energetic, innovative and champions social justice and sustainability. We value all people from all walks of life. As a team, we co-create a culture of connection, communication, learning, respect, support and making time for joy in our day.
ABOUT DIVRS
DIVRS is a not-for-profit, volunteer powered organisation working with people living, studying and volunteering in Darebin. Our mission is to connect people to opportunity, community and support. We reduce financial stress and social isolation. We increase access to community information and build capability. We promote health and well-being, inclusion and sustainability. We create opportunities for community participation. DIVRS offers a service that is free, confidential and impartial and recognises peoples right to make their own decisions. We are a child safe organisation.
We encourage First Peoples and candidates of all abilities, genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientations to apply.
To submit your application, click Apply Now. We are reviewing applications as they come in and will be interviewing suitable people before the closure date so we suggest you apply as soon as you can.
Please call Christina DiPierdomenico, CEO on 9480 8202 for more information.