CREATE Foundation
(16 reviews)
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Working at CREATE Foundation
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Work/Life balance
4.5(16 ratings)
Career development
3.5(16 ratings)
Benefits & perks
3.8(16 ratings)
Management
3.3(16 ratings)
Working environment
3.7(16 ratings)
Diversity & equal opportunity
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5.0
Engagement and Administration Facilitator
Jan 2024Darwin NT 0800current employee
Working for a company that works to improve the lives of children and young people living in care is such a privilege - my experience has been great and I recommend anyone looking to apply, to apply today!
The good thingsReally supportive and flexible management/team members. You are always supported to meet your full potential with ongoing access to trainings and regular team check-ins. CREATE Foundation as a whole are supportive and inclusive. You feel very welcome and supported from the moment you commence in your role.
The challengesI haven't experienced any challenges
1 person found this helpful
5.0
Communciations
Jan 2024Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
It's been amazing to work alongside colleagues and young people to make the care system better.
The good thingsCollegial team, flexible working and work that feels important.
The challengesNo challenges so far.
1 person found this helpful
5.0
Financial Officer
Jul 2023Parramatta NSW 21501 to 2 years in the role, current employee
Happy and supportive work place.
The good thingsFlexible working options, Supportive management.
The challengesno challenges so far. I've enjoyed learning about the not for profit sector and its differences
1 person found this helpful
2.0
Community Facilitator
Apr 2023Northbridge WA 6003
Do not recommend. As someone who is highly skilled I felt like I was disposable
The good thingsThe small team and the young people you get to work with.
Opportunities to work on interesting projects.
The challengesNational management micromanage the state teams and are punitive in the way they manage their staff.
Job is based on KPIs and if you are not achieving them they don’t care.
High staff turnover due to the lack of care they provide their staff.
I left feeling overworked, unappreciated and burnt out.
No opportunities for growth.
For an organisation that works with young people a lot of their systems are outdated.
Toxic work environment.
2 people found this helpful
HR OfficerThanks for taking the time to provide a review. We’re sad to hear you had a negative experience and would have enjoyed the opportunity to chat with you prior to you leaving to tease out your concerns. Best of luck for the future.
30d+ ago
2.0
Facilitator
Sep 20221 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Our work is fantastic, but we are often let down by senior managers.
The good thingsThe work the state teams, do. They are the face of the organisation but don't get the credit for their work.
The challengesThe extreme challenges that Senior managers cause. They micro-manage and don't take feedback, and aren't supportive.
3 people found this helpful
5.0
Personal Assistant
Mar 20227 to 8 years in the role, current employee
Love being apart of the CREATE family.
The good thingsThe mission, vision and core principles. It’s fantastic caring work place and one I’m proud to be apart of!
The challengesMinimal government funding. There is only so much a small team can do. But boy do we do a lot!
1 person found this helpful
2.0
Corporate
May 2021current employee
Need to be a mind reader to work here
The good thingsGreat mission and some good programs in place. Love working with young people. State offices do a great job with few resources and little support.
The challengesManagement is inconsistent and not good at communicating with staff. Systems and processes very outdated, especially IT systems, and there is no willingness to change or improve.
1 person found this helpful
3.0
HR Officer
Apr 20213 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Great at the start - when its good its great, when its bad its horrible...
The good thingsThe State teams, the overall work the organisation achieves
The challengesSenior management are often inconsistent, reactive and micro-managing in leadership style. Not a lot of trust given/shown.
4 people found this helpful
5.0
young consultant
Aug 20203 to 4 years in the role, current employee
best opportunity ever
The good thingsthe support they provide young people with is outstanding, the resilience of some of the young people they work with is unfathomable
The challengesseeing children and young people distressed and vulnerable
1 person found this helpful
1.0
Community Facilitator
Mar 2020All Australia
Fantastic role but org is let down by toxic / poor leadership / m/ment.
The good thingsThe young people! Rewarding supporting young people with a care exp. You play a key role helping young people be heard and improving the care system.
The challengesHigh turnover of quality staff. Due to poor leadership and m/ment. Sad as the org could be so great.
Pay is low compared to sector community worker rates not qualified social worker rates.
5 people found this helpful
5.0
Marketing Role
Jan 2020Collectively we are invested in improving the lives of young people in care and advocate for changes that makes a real difference in Young Peoples lives.
The good thingsPassionate, supportive team. The team is diverse, kind-hearted and genuine. Strong Leadership. Work Life Balance
The challengesIT Systems
Normal NGO frustrations with funding
5.0
National Project Manager
Jan 20207 to 8 years in the role, current employee
I absolutely love working for CREATE Foundation and count myself very lucky to work for such a great organisation
The good thingsThe passionate people that CREATE attracts is one of the best parts of working for this organisation
The benefits, rewards and feedback
The collaborative team spirit of the organisation and striving to all achieve the one common goal of improving the lives of children and young people in care
The work/life balance is a great benefit
The challengesLike most NGOs funding can be a challenge, but it's part of working in this area. CREATE work hard to maintain and increase funding wherever possible
4.0
Operations
Jan 2020All Australia1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
It's great to be able use your skills to help change the out of home care system for children and young people for the better.
The good thingsGreat team collegiality
Staff are passionate about supporting young people to have a voice
We do make a different in the lives of children who have not / are not able to live at home because it is unsafe.
National Management are on board and providing great support to the states which is great to see.
The challengesGovernment funding to the organisation does not allow for staff to be available across the state.
2.0
Facilitator
Nov 2019Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
good lesson in identifying a potentially toxic work environment.
The good thingsthe entire company ethos is so amazing with true potential for positive change in a challenging system.
The challengeshonest communication about work performance being communicated to head office in a small satellite office.
1 person found this helpful
5.0
Facilitator
Jul 2019current employee
Incredible opportunity to work and change the sector.
The good thingsConnecting with young people, empowering young people to have a voice and changing the care sector across Australia
The challengesNo challenges i face. A wonderful place to work and very supportive team
1.0
Corporate
Oct 2017Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Challenged by senior management behaviour and style.
The good thingsThe objectives and passions of the people and organisation.
The people who work for Create.
The challengesSenior Management Style.
8 people found this helpful
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