Positions Vacant
Northwest Mentoring Officer
Fostering Hope is looking for someone to join our staff team as our first Northwest Mentoring Officer.
Purpose of the role
To facilitate, with the support of the Mentoring Coordinator, Fostering Hope’s Mentoring Program in the northwest of the state, to provide carers an extra level of support as they care for kids in care. This includes the recruitment, matching, and ongoing support of mentors and mentees.
Responsibilities of the role
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Recruitment of new mentors in northwestern Tasmania.
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Oversee the screening process for all northwestern mentors.
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Facilitate logistics of training days, training will be delivered by the Mentoring Coordinator and the Executive Officer. There is a possibility of being trained up in delivering some of the mentor training in the northwest.
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Matching mentors and mentees in northwestern Tasmania.
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Ongoing support and equipping of mentors in northwestern Tasmania.
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Develop and maintain relationships with fostering/kinship families in Northwestern Tasmania.
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Alongside the Fostering Hope Northwest Coordinator, engage with fostering/kinship families in northwestern Tasmania regarding mentors being able to support the children in their homes with compassion and kindness.
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Communication and promotion of the mentoring program, with the Fostering Hope Northwestern Coordinator, to Christian audiences in northwestern Tasmania, depending on the incumbent this could involve public speaking but isn’t required to.
Applying
​​​If you think that this might be you and would like to find out more please see the Position Description or reach out to either Mary (mary@fosteringhope.net.au) or Ellie (ellie@fosteringhope.net.au).
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To apply, please send a copy of your CV, details of two referees and a letter addressing the selection criteria to hello@fosteringhope.net.au.
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Applications close 28 February 2025, COB.
Could you join our Board?
Fostering Hope is looking for volunteer board members.
Details
As a company and registered charity all our Board members are the directors of Fostering Hope. We are currently looking for new board members with experience in:
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marketing and communications
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funding, fundraising and financial sustainability
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legal and financial accountability
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strategic vision and objective setting
If you think this might be something you are interested in, please reach out to Mary for more information or apply.