Youth Worker – SAY Program
Location: Tamworth
* Permanent Part Time or Casual
* Salary Packaging available – increase your take home pay
* Three days extra leave over Christmas (depending on where the roster falls)
* Additional allocation of Personal (sick) to the standard allocation
* Generous uniform allowance
This is an Aboriginal identified position.
Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre (Winanga-Li) is a dynamic, not-for-profit, for-purpose organisation grounded in the cultural strength and leadership of the Aboriginal community. At the heart of everything we do is our name: Winanga-Li, from our Gamilaraay language, meaning "hear, listen, know, remember." This speaks to our deep commitment to cultural knowledge, community voice, and intergenerational wellbeing. Winanga-Li provides a broad and integrated range of services, including early childhood education and care, out of home care, family support and community development initiatives. We walk alongside families to build strong foundations, empower community-led solutions, and support children to grow up safe, strong, and proud in culture. Strong children, strong families, strong communities.
We are looking for Youth Workers that can support our "Safe Aboriginal Youth (SAY)" program. The services operate on a Friday and Saturday evenings and plays a crucial role helping our young people at risk of danger or anti-social behaviour. You work along side another Youth Worker coordinating the efforts. SAY is a community-based service that provides supervised activities and safe transport for Aboriginal Young People aged 12 to 18 years, helping them stay safe after dark. It is designed to divert young people away from harmful activities and reduce the likelihood of criminal involvement, while also reducing the risk of them becoming victims of crime.
Responsibilities
* Be aware of or identify local community "hot spots" and place that youth participate in high risk or anti social behaviour
* Transport or escort youth from public places to their homes or a safe place, refer them to local support services, or encourage them to attend safe structured activities
* Provide youth in public places with street-based support services and information on local support services that may assist them with their needs
* Provide a safe place where youth can attend and engage in recreational activities
* Facilitate aged appropriate activities as alternative choices to risk taking behaviour
Essential Selection Criteria:
* Experience working with Youth
* Ability to connect, collaborate, and be solutions driven with the youth
* Understanding of child protection requirements
* Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Criminal Record Check (NCRC)
* Understanding of and commitment to use of data for quality improvement
* A valid unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence
* Lived Lived experience and understanding of key issues affecting Aboriginal Youth and Families
This is an Aboriginal identified position.
This position is subject to applicants having a current Working with Children Check, National Criminal Record Check, Residential Worker Check clearance and a current unrestricted NSW Driver's license.
For any enquiries, please contact Wade Burt on or -
Applications need to be uploaded through seek:
* A copy of your Resume.
* A cover letter addressing your suitability based on the above Essential Selection Criteria.
* Include in your cover letter why you are interested in the role of Youth Worker – SAY Program