WORK WITH US
Welcome to I CAN! We are a neurodiverse, autistic-centered organisation which influences every aspect of our work culture. We aim to support all team members in roles which capitalise on individual strengths, respect personal schedules and capacity to provide meaningful growth opportunities over time. We feel very strongly about providing a workplace which celebrates and nurtures autistic talent and also attracts non-autistic team members who relish this opportunity. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read our company values and the details of our current opportunities below:
Marketing & Social Media Manager – I CAN Network Ltd
Updated 23rd October 2024
- Responsibility for email marketing
- Responsibility for I CAN posts across social media
- Supporting development of marketing plans, copy, and branded graphics
- Maximum Term Part-Time role (22.8 hours per week; 0.6 FTE) for 12 months
- $97,377.80 package (SCHADS Level 5 pay point 1) paid pro rata to 0.6 FTE (excludes superannuation and salary packaging benefits)
About You
We are looking for a creative and highly organised individual who has excellent stakeholder management skills and can take instruction to deliver I CAN’s email marketing, social media, and support general marketing plans/ tactics. You will be able to communicate, written and verbally, with stakeholders and customers, perform shared tasks in a collaborative team, and use all social media platforms.
From a practical sense you will possess:
- 2+ years experience with Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn)
- Experience with Meta advertising in the last 6-months (between May – October 2024)
- Prior experience with a customer relationship management system
- Prior experience with electronic direct mail, whether through a CRM or MailChimp
- Tertiary qualification in marketing highly desired
- Understanding of Social Media Strategy and Tactics
- Understanding of Canva, MailChimp, Google Workspace, InDesign and Adobe
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the role will be responsible for:
- Responsibility for Email Marketing
- Responsibility for I CAN posts across all social media platforms (60% focus of the role; 40% focus on other I CAN services).
- Supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the FY24 – FY27 marketing/ communications plan, in which they will have a 60% focus on I CAN Online and a 40% focus on other I CAN services/ business needs
- Supporting development of copy, and branded graphics for various I CAN communications
- Supporting management of key external relationships and collaborations
You can refer to the full position description HERE
Applicants must have the ability to work from home (laptop provided) and be able to apply and provide a clear Working with Children Check (Employee). Please note: working hours can be negotiated around your commitments, but must be performed during standard business hours with flexibility to work across each weekday.
About Us
I CAN Network is Australia’s largest Autistic-led organisation. We deliver group mentoring programs in schools and online to develop self-acceptance, optimism, belonging and confidence in Autistic/ neurodivergent young people. We share our insights from mentoring via professional development workshops for educators.
Please note: You do not need to be Autistic/ neurodivergent to apply for any roles within I CAN Network.
As a small, yet rapidly growing organisation which is spread across Eastern Australia, our operations are geographically dispersed. While all necessary equipment will be provided, our staff work from home and require an appropriate and safe environment to work in at home.
How to Apply?
Please apply in writing to opportunities@icannetwork.com.au by 17 November 2024 with ‘Attn: Chris Varney – CEO, I CAN Network’ in the subject title. You will need to attach a CV and cover letter. After 17 November 2024 you will be notified as to whether you have progressed to the next round of the recruitment process, which will be an assessment task.
Business Development & Executive Assistant (Victoria) – 0.8 FTE
- Communicating with schools, and tracking communications via the I CAN CRM
- Providing assistance with scheduling programs in regional Victoria
- Providing assistance to the CEO with team meetings and project planning
- Maximum Term Part-Time Role (0.8 FTE – 30.4 hrs per week) for 12 months.
- $82,045.60 package (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award level 4) paid pro rata to 0.8 FTE (excludes allowances, superannuation and salary packaging benefits)
About You
We are looking for a highly competent and organised individual to join our Business Development Team as a Business Development and Executive Assistant. You will be a highly responsive communicator who can be relied upon to communicate with customers via our shared inboxes and customer relationship management (‘CRM’) system (Salesforce). You will also be able to follow directions to roster staff to programs via our CRM.
From a practical sense you will possess:
- Strong administrative and IT skills, in order to comfortably work with Salesforce and its plug-ins, and Google Drive
- Strong communication skills, in a sales context, with numerous internal and external stakeholders
- Prior experience working with a database
- Prior experience coordinating a project
About the Role
Location: Victoria (specifically a location in regional Victoria such as Geelong would be highly desirable).
Reporting to the Business Development Manager (Victoria), with dotted lines to the Customer Service Manager Regional Victoria and the CEO, the Business Development and Executive Assistant will be responsible for the following job outcomes:
- Assisting with the forecasting/planning of school program recruitment and retention in regional Victoria, against the I CAN Strategy
- Assisting with the implementation of the I CAN SchoolⓇ Program/ Insights talks sales process
- Assistance with school program/standalone school talk scheduling and rostering, proportionate to the I CAN Strategy in regional Victoria.
- Assist the CEO with the operations of project management major partnerships
- Contributing to a great I CAN culture
Please refer to the full position desription (click on link) for more information.
Applicants must have the ability to work from home (laptop provided) and be able to apply and provide a clear Working with Children Check (Employee) prior to commencing work. Please note: working hours can be negotiated around your commitments, but must be performed during standard business hours with flexibility to work across each weekday.
About Us
I CAN Network is Australia’s largest Autistic-led organisation. We deliver group mentoring programs in schools and online to develop self-acceptance, optimism, belonging and confidence in Autistic/ neurodivergent young people. We share our insights from mentoring via professional development workshops for educators.
As a small, yet rapidly growing organisation which is spread across Eastern Australia, our operations are geographically dispersed. While all necessary equipment will be provided, our staff work from home and require an appropriate and safe environment to work in at home.
How to Apply?
Please apply in writing to opportunities@icannetwork.com.au by 27 October 2024 with ‘Attn: Amy – Business Development Manager’ in the subject title. You will need to attach a CV and cover letter. After 27 October 2024 you will be notified as to whether you have progressed to the next round of the recruitment process.
School Program Mentor. Commencing Term 3, 2024.
We have an exciting opportunity for people to join our team in the role of Mentor, delivering the I CAN Network Mentoring Program to school students in multiple locations across Victoria:
Regional Victoria: Ballarat – Central Highlands, Bendigo, Geelong, Wodonga
Greater Melbourne: Bayside Peninsula Region, North East Region – Eltham & Surrounds
- Training provided
- Inclusive and supportive workplace
- Flexible working hours – Perfect for students or someone wanting stable casual work
Our Mentors:
- Are Autistic themselves OR passionate about using life experiences with young people to change the narrative from I CAN’T to I CAN for Autistic children and teens
- Love to go into primary and secondary schools and get paid to have discussions, do fun activities and play games with Autistic students, that empower them with optimism, belonging, self-acceptance, pride and confidence.
- Are happy to jump in their car, put on your favorite song or enjoy the quiet time while driving to and from schools (Driver’s License and own transport required)
- Work in an environment with a 50% difference, meaning a minimum of half of our staff are Autistic.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details
In addition to working in our School Mentoring Program successful candidates may also be offered additional work with our I CAN Online Program (sessions run online during the afternoon or evening).
Please note: you do not need to be Autistic to apply. This is a paid, casual position and our supportive team will provide you with the training required to be successful in the role.
HOW TO APPLY?
You will need to complete our application form and attach a CV and cover letter.
Not sure if you’re a good fit to work with us? You can view videos of our team on our YouTube channel. Or by visiting our region pages. We look forward to hearing from you.
I CAN MENTOR – NORTHERN VICTORIA (Echuca & Shepparton) **Immediate start
We have an exciting opportunity for people to join our team in the role of Mentor, delivering the I CAN Network Mentoring Program to school students in the Echuca & Shepparton area in Northern Victoria:
- Training provided
- Inclusive and supportive workplace
- Flexible working hours – Perfect for students or someone wanting stable casual work
Our Mentors:
- Are Autistic themselves OR passionate about using life experiences with young people to change the narrative from I CAN’T to I CAN for Autistic children and teens
- Love to go into primary and secondary schools and get paid to have discussions, do fun activities and play games with Autistic students, that empower them with optimism, belonging, self-acceptance, pride and confidence.
- Are happy to jump in their car, put on your favorite song or enjoy the quiet time while driving to and from schools (Driver’s License and own transport required)
- Work in an environment with a 50% difference, meaning a minimum of half of our staff are Autistic.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details
In addition to working in our School Mentoring Program successful candidates may also be offered additional work with our I CAN Online Program (sessions run online during the afternoon or evening).
Please note: you do not need to be autistic to apply.
This is a paid, casual position and our supportive team will provide you with the training required to be successful in the role.
HOW TO APPLY?
You will need to complete our application form and attach a CV and cover letter.
Not sure if you’re a good fit to work with us? You can view videos of our team on our YouTube channel. Or by visiting our region pages. We look forward to hearing from you.
Mentor – SOUTH WEST VICTORIA (Warrnambool, Colac & Portland)
Mentors are responsible for the delivery of weekly group mentoring sessions for a select group of young Autistic students on-site at schools or in the community. Reporting to an I CAN Customer Service Manager, the Mentor will be supported to co-deliver Mentoring programs alongside an assigned Program Facilitator, in schools located in Warrnambool and surrounding suburbs.
- Training provided
- Inclusive and supportive workplace
- Flexible working hours – Perfect for students or someone wanting stable casual work
Our Mentors:
- Are Autistic themselves OR passionate about using life experiences with young people to change the narrative from I CAN’T to I CAN for Autistic children and teens
- Love to go into primary and secondary schools and get paid to have discussions, do fun activities and play games with Autistic students, that empower them with optimism, belonging, self-acceptance, pride and confidence.
- Are happy to jump in their car, put on your favorite song or enjoy the quiet time while driving to and from schools (Driver’s License and own transport required)
- Work in an environment with a 50% difference, meaning a minimum of half of our staff are Autistic.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details
In addition to working in our School Mentoring Program successful candidates may also be offered additional work with our I CAN Online Program (sessions run online during the afternoon or evening).
Please note: you do not need to be Autistic to apply. This is a paid, casual position and our supportive team will provide you with the training required to be successful in the role.
HOW TO APPLY?
You will need to complete our application form and attach a CV and cover letter.
Not sure if you’re a good fit to work with us? You can view videos of our team on our YouTube channel. Or by visiting our region pages.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Note: While we are currently recruiting for people who will be working in our School Mentoring Programs, there may also be an opportunity for you to work in our I CAN Online Mentoring program subject to availability.
What is it like to work at I CAN?
Visit our YouTube channel meet and hear first hand from our staff, past and present mentors and mentees. Students who have participated in our program and testimonies from their educators and parents.
FAQS
What roles can I apply for?
Whilst most of our opportunities are for mentoring positions (entry level through management), our I CAN Network team includes a diverse range of roles. If you would like to be the first to learn about upcoming opportunities with I CAN, including and beyond mentoring roles, please email us at opportunities@icannetwork.com.au and tell us about your interests and skills.
Can I apply for a position if I already work part time?
Absolutely. If you have a day or more free each week, we would love to hear from you!
How can I find out more information about the jobs listed?
Attached to each of the job opportunities you will see a job description. Download the job description for more information regarding the opportunity.
What is the time commitment involved in being a mentor?
The commitment of school-based mentors involves a fixed number of hours per mentoring session and availability during school hours for our I CAN School® programs.
The commitment of online group mentors also involves a fixed number of hours per mentoring session and availability on certain weekday evenings. We provide training and ongoing professional development for all team members.
Can I apply for a position if I’m not yet 18?
We do accept applications from people under the age of 18 for some roles. Please download the job description attached to the relevant job opportunity for more details.
Can I apply for more than one job posting at a time?
Yes, you can. Just ensure you apply for each role separately and include the job title in the subject line of each application, along with a current resume and cover letter.
Do I need a drivers licence to apply?
A current drivers license and a reliable vehicle is desirable.
How do I contact I CAN if I have a another question?
Send an email to opportunities@icannetwork.com.au and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.
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