Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation – Kalgoorlie WA
Tjuntjuntjara is a small, remote Aboriginal community on the Spinifex Lands in the Great Victoria Desert of Western Australia. Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) delivers a wide range of essential and community services, including the Community Store, Resource Centre, Women's Centre, Indigenous Sport and Recreation, Youth Services, Environmental Health, municipal services, mechanics workshop, the Community Development Program, and Spinifex Health Services. Tjuntjuntjara is the main population centre across 55,000 sq km of Native Title land.
Remote Location Based in Tjuntjuntjara, Spinifex Lands, WA
We are seeking a motivated Assistant Youth and Kids Worker to support the delivery of youth and children's programs in the remote community of Tjuntjuntjara on the Spinifex Lands.
Working under the guidance of the Youth and Kids Co-ordinator, this role helps create safe, inclusive and engaging programs for children and young people that promote social and emotional wellbeing, resilience, cultural connection and life skills.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community-led youth development in a unique and culturally rich environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with delivery of youth, sports, recreation and school holiday program
* Help plan and run activities for children and young people
* Encourage participation in wellbeing, life skills and recreational activities
* Build positive relationships with young people
* Support safe and inclusive program environments
* Maintain attendance records and assist with reporting
* Work collaboratively with community services and staff
About You
* Certificate III in Youth Work, Community Services, Individual Support, Early Childhood or similar (or working towards)
* Experience working with children or young people
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
* Ability to live and work in a remote community
Desirable
* Experience working with Aboriginal communities
* Pitjantjatjara language skills or willingness to learn
* Cultural safety training
Mandatory Requirements
* National Police Clearance (within 2 years)
* WA Working With Children Check
* Current Manual Driver's Licence
* First Aid Certificate
* Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
* Australian work rights
The salary offered is $59.71 (inclusive of 25% Casual Loading) per hour exclusive of superannuation. As a not-for-profit, PTAC offers salary packaging, which can boost your take-home pay by reducing taxable income.
The role includes travel costs and free accommodation and utilities within community.
For any job-related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement please contact ******@dabs.net.au
To Apply
Submit your cover letter along with your resume via Seek or alternatively in PDF format to ******@dabs.net.au
Before an offer of employment can be made PTAC requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months and a current Working with Children's Check.
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