Youth Worker - Mount Isa Flexible School
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Youth Worker (Level 5) - Mount Isa Flexible School
* Full Time, Fixed Term until 14th July 2027
* Start date to be negotiated with successful applicant
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd educates over 2,200 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and serves young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, in which the principles of operation (Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal) are embedded.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of the Youth Worker is to support, design and develop engagement, wellbeing and social inclusion responses and program activities for the school that directly enhance the engagement of the young people that attend the school. All program activities are to complement the educational programs and support the engagement of young peoples learning at the school. The position involves working directly with children and young people on a daily basis and therefore must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children. All young people are owed a duty of care while in the supervision of the position.
To view the Position Description, please click apply to access our external application portal.
ABOUT YOU
ESSENTIAL:
* Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent qualifications relevant for a Youth Support Worker or such knowledge and experience to successfully carry out the duties of this position.
* An understanding of and commitment to principles of social justice.
* Sound level of verbal and written communication skills, including participating in meeting processes, report writing, case notes and negotiation skills.
* Understanding of current youth work practice, trends and issues in service provision to marginalised young people particularly within the alternate education sector.
* Skills in computing (especially word processing, Internet) and skills, or the ability to develop skills in database use.
* Proven ability to work under limited supervision and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi- disciplinary team.
* Current and valid Blue Card or the ability to obtain.
* Current and valid Queensland Driver's License.
* Current Cert IV TAE or willing to obtain.
* Experience in Music, Work Placement of Sport would be advantageous
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
* Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
* Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning
* 12.75% Superannuation contribution
* Induction, Wellbeing and Professional Development Opportunities
* Dedicated support to assist new youth workers
* Great team environment
HOW TO APPLY(Please upload documents in PDF format)
To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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EREA schools strive to offer a liberating education, based on a gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity.
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) is the network of schools, entities and offices offering a Catholic education in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice.
Established by the Christian Brothers in 2007, EREA now has full responsibility for the schools operated by the Brothers at that time. With the addition of schools established since 2007 there are over 50 schools in 2015 enrolling over 35,000 students, through all states and territories of Australia. As part of their mission within the Church and shaped by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice, schools offer an education guided by the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition.
EREA has its own canonical and civil identity but remains closely connected to the Christian Brothers and their ongoing ministry. Schools operate in dioceses with the mandate of the local Bishop.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
EREA schools strive to offer a liberating education, based on a gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity.
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) is the network of schools, entities and offices offering a Catholic education in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice.
Established by the Christian Brothers in 2007, EREA now has full responsibility for the schools operated by the Brothers at that time. With the addition of schools established since 2007 there are over 50 schools in 2015 enrolling over 35,000 students, through all states and territories of Australia. As part of their mission within the Church and shaped by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice, schools offer an education guided by the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition.
EREA has its own canonical and civil identity but remains closely connected to the Christian Brothers and their ongoing ministry. Schools operate in dioceses with the mandate of the local Bishop.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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