Youth Services Assistant (Multiple Casual Roles)
Location:Tamworth, NSW
The Opportunity
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in the community.
Join a fun and dynamic team serving the community
Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Tamworth Regional Council is committed to empowering young people, providing them with opportunities for growth, development, and active participation in their community.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where youth can thrive and make positive contributions.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Service Assistant to join our dynamic team.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering engaging programs for youth through work at the Tamworth Regional Youth Centre and the outlying community outreach centres.
Council has a number of great initiatives that the right candidate would assist to deliver such as the Youth Council as well as supporting the implementation of our newly adopted Youth Strategy.
Responsibilities
Developing, delivering and supervising a range of youth programs in the Tamworth Regional Youth Centre and assist with youth outreach programs in the council area.
Supporting young people to engage in youth programs delivered by relevant agencies and organisations.
Supporting the Coordinator in the day to day operations of The Youthie
Qualifications
Certificate IV in Community Services (Youth Work and/or Community Services Work) or relevant experience
First Aid Certificate
Drivers Licence
NSW Working With Children Check Clearance (WWCC)
About You
We are looking for demonstrated capability, typically 1 to 5 years' experience working effectively with others including young people, families, organisations, volunteers, community groups and government agencies.
You will be responsible for delivering a service to customers including youth programs and community information.
Creating and implementing targeted youth programs that meet the educational needs of young people.
Contact
For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Haley Fenn, Team Leader, Youth Development on .
Salary
Salary Range: Grade 9 - $***** - $***** per hour plus superannuation.
Pay rate may be negotiated based on skills and experience.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Applications Close: 11:59pm on Wednesday, 4 February ****
This position is 'Child-Related Employment' and it is an offence for a prohibited person to apply.
All applicants are required to possess a Working with Children Clearance.
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups.
If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Tamworth Regional Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children.
Applicants should be aware that where relevant, Council may carry out working with children, police records and referee checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.
To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and our screening processes, click the link below.
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This position has been identified as 'child related employment' under the Commission for Children and Young People Act ****.
Relevant Working With Children Checks and criminal record checks will be conducted to ensure the suitability of recommended applicants.
It is an offence under the Commission for Children and Young People Act **** for a prohibited person to be employed in this position.
A prohibited person is someone who has been convicted of a serious sex offence.
Incumbents to this position will be required to make a disclosure as to whether they are or are not a prohibited person.
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