Employment - Very Special Kids

FAMILY SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR - part time Traralgon Very Special Kids supports families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. Applications are sought from Social Workers or people with relevant tertiary qualifications and significant experience working with families. Responsibilities include family assessment, counselling, bereavement support, activity co-ordination, volunteer training and supervision. Click here to download a copy of the position description. Very Special Kids is committed to providing a child-safe environment including Working with Children checks of all employees. Applications close 31 July 2008 and should be forwarded to: Joan Hamilton-Roberts Very Special Kids 321 Glenferrie Road, Malvern 3144 FUNDRAISING RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR Looking to take the next step in your fundraising career? Understand the importance of donor relationships? Do you have a can-do and friendly personality? Want to be part of a small team? Then we want to hear from you! - Full-time position with a Malvern-based charitable organisation - Great work environment, rewarding position with lots of variety - Attractive remuneration package – including salary packaging Very Special Kids is a unique Victorian organisation that supports more than 800 families across Victoria who care for children with a life-threatening illness from point of diagnosis through to recovery or bereavement. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the donor database, donor liaison, coordination and administration of the direct mail, monthly pledge program and speaking engagements. An exciting opportunity exists for a reliable individual who has the ability to manage time effectively, has excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Ideally you will have a not-for-profit background in donor relations and donor databases and have had some experience with direct mail and donor acquisition. Click here to view the key selection criteria or download a copy of the position description. To apply, please send your resume and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria via email only to: Marcelle Clarebrough Fundraising Relationships Manager Very Special Kids mclarebrough@vsk.org.au telephone 03 9804 6215 for enquiries. CASUAL REGISTERED NURSE POSITION and CARER POSITIONS - BANK STAFF Would you enjoy the challenge of working for a unique organisation with the philosophy of providing holistic care to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families? Our staff/patient ratio of 1:2 allows the opportunity for high quality care. Very Special Kids House is a unique rewarding experience. Paediatric and/or disability experience preferred. Capacity to consider shorter shifts for Carer applicants if desired. Applications to: Gail Hessell Very Special Kids 321 Glenferrie Road, Malvern 3144 Phone 98046205 for position description Email: ghessell@vsk.org.au Very Special Kids is truly a unique and inspiring place to work. From time to time, employment opportunities arise at Very Special Kids and they will be posted here. If you have any enquiry about employment or would like to submit your resume, please email