Player Wellbeing Coordinator

About the role

Reporting to the Player Wellbeing Manager, this role will work closely with a number of our junior playing groups from multicultural backgrounds, including our Under 21’s, Under 19’s and Under 17’s squads, providing welfare support in line with the NRL’s & Melbourne Storm’s wellbeing programs.

The role holds responsibility for implementing careerwise & wellbeing programs for all players across our pathway’s squads. Working closely with the NRL wellbeing staff, you will coordinate and deliver workshops across all teams whilst maintaining and providing the wellbeing database.

About you:

• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of Pasifika young people and communities, with an ability to identify issues of concern using a holistic approach.
• Experience assisting young people with career and/or wellbeing counsel would be highly regarded.
• Flexible, adaptable and proactive approach
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• High level of organisational & time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong problem solving and issue resolution skills
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Suite.
• Cert IV Athlete Wellbeing - Part 1 Wellbeing Fundamentals or willing to obtain
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
• Cert IV in Career Development or willing to obtain
• Working with Children Check or willing to obtain

What we offer

• Our work doesn’t always fit the 9 to 5. We offer flexibility with hybrid office / WFH arrangements. With 1 Connect Day per week in the office.
• Free parking onsite & state of the art gym access
• Access to Paid Parental Leave for primary care givers.
• Free access to all Melbourne Storm home games + additional tickets for friends and/or family
• Tickets to Storm Player of the Year Award, Life Members Dinner, Christmas Party and many other nominated Club events.
• Indulge in some fun! Our social committee organise Club events on a quarterly basis.
• Access to our EAP service Benestar who assist with improving employee health, happiness, and life satisfaction.
• 30% off Melbourne Storm merchandise
• Discounts from Storm partners including Hush Puppies, Steeden, Pancake Parlour, Grill’d and more.
• Access to an annual Flu Vaccine.
• Internal Professional Development opportunities

One last thing...

Research shows that women and other marginalised applicants only tend to apply to a job when they meet 100% of the criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still apply. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

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