Overview
The Community Officer will support the Pathways to Empowerment program, funded by the Youth Justice Kickstarter Grant. Working closely with the Program Manager, the role assists in the delivery of mentoring, workshops, and community engagement activities for at-risk young people aged 10–17. This part-time position focuses on program delivery and participant support, with administrative and reporting tasks scaled to match the reduced hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Program Support & Delivery
o Assist in delivering mentoring sessions, life skills workshops, and sports-based activities.
o Provide positive role modelling and supportive engagement with participants.
o Help with logistics such as venue setup, transport coordination, and preparation of program resources.
o Support cultural safety practices in all activities.
* Community & Stakeholder Engagement
o Build supportive relationships with young people, families, and partner organisations.
* Reporting & Administration
o Collect attendance data and basic participant feedback for program reporting.
o Maintain accurate records of sessions, participants, and engagement activities.
o Support compliance requirements (e.g. Blue Cards, risk procedures) under the guidance of the Program Manager.
Selection Criteria
Essential
* Experience engaging with young people, ideally those at risk or disengaged.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
* Awareness of cultural safety, with experience engaging with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and culturally diverse communities.
* Ability to work flexibly within a small team environment.
* Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or eligibility to obtain.
* Current driver's licence.
Desirable
* Previous experience in youth programs, community work, or sports-based engagement.
Key Details
* Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible across weekdays, evenings, and occasional weekends).
* Contract Term: 12 months
* Salary: $32–$36 per hour (plus super, pro-rata leave entitlements).
* Benefits: Supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful community impact.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, along with a CV, to by 10 September. Applications will be considered earlier.
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