Youth Worker - Indigenous Identified
Play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for young people.
Summary about this job
Employment Services
Company: Vocational Partnerships Group Inc.
Location: Cairns & Far North
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $50,000 - $54,999 plus super & salary benefits
Phone: +61-2-7422-4594
Fax: +61-7-7972-4733
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Detail information about job Youth Worker - Indigenous Identified. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Well respected Non-profit organisation
- Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of youth
- Daytime Hours
The Organisation
VPG is a leading non-profit organisation committed to improving child and youth transitions. VPG is looking for dynamic and energetic staff to deliver our Australian and State Government Youth Transition Programs. To find out more about VPG visit www.vpginc.com.au
The Opportunity
VPG has an opportunity for a Youth Engagement Worker (Indigenous Identified) to join our Cairns Team. This position is part-time for a fixed term period of 1 year.
In this role, you will identify and engage young people 15-21 years, supporting them towards achieving their aspirations. Your role is about building relationships and promoting the collaboration and engagement of community to progress young peoples opportunities. You will highly resilient, have excellent interpersonal skills and genuinely enjoy helping young people achieve success.
The Benefits
VPG is offering a remuneration package consisting of salary ( Up to $55,000) + super pro rata and the opportunity to increase the value of your take-home pay with NFP salary sacrifice options.
You will also be provided with the opportunity for ongoing professional development and supervision within a highly experienced team.
Mandatory Role Requirements
1. To identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (this is viewed as a genuine occupational requirement)
2. Certificate III or IV in Youth Services, Community Services or similar. (Life experience is not sufficient to meet this requirement)
3. Current QLD Drivers Licence (Transporting of young people is required)
4. Suitability Card for Child Related Employment & Clear Federal Police Check
These are mandatory role requirements and applications that must address these requirements to be considered.
VPG considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under S25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD).
Applying
Download the Role Mandate from the VPG Website - www.vpginc.com.au
All applicants must submit their applications in PDF format, by email to our Executive Assistant, Angela Wienert, [email protected]
You will only be considered by providing the following information in your application:
1. Current Resume with a Professional & Community Referee
2. Copies of all qualifications held
3. A covering letter detailing your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements.
We conduct interviews during business hours 8:30am – 5pm. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted regarding their application