* Make a real difference to the lives of young people in the Wheatbelt
* Join a values-driven organisation with great team culture
* SCHADS 2 rate of $ $37.73 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) + tax-free salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay + superannuation
* One full-time role (5 days per week, 2 of which are 10.30am - 6.30pm)
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About us
Avon Community Services is a not-for-profit charity that has proudly served Wheatbelt communities for almost 40 years with dedicated youth centres, programs and services. We are passionate about providing opportunities and supporting local young people to meet their needs and aspirations.
About the role
As a Youth Worker you will:
* Maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe space for young people from diverse backgrounds, which includes cultural safety for Aboriginal young people.
* Developing and maintaining local networks and partnerships with key local community organisations, government agencies and schools.
* Planning and delivering engaging programs and projects with and for young people using a strengths-based, youth participation approach.
* Promoting healthy lifestyles.
* Mentoring and/or providing individual support to young people.
About you
You are passionate about using strengths-based approaches to working with young people and being a positive role model and mentor for them.
To thrive in this role you will have:
* Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport and trust, facilitate groups/programs and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
* Demonstrated reliability to work autonomously and without direct supervision.
* Understanding of youth participation principles and practices and/or experience in project planning and implementation.
* Knowledge or experience in the development of risk plans, case management plans, case plan reviews and writing case notes.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a current National Police Clearance, Working With Children Check, and an unrestricted Drivers Licence, First Aid Certificate.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply now
If the opportunity to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours excites you then we want to hear from you.
For a full position description please email: For enquiries call Dayane on
To apply, please email: attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria.
APPLY ASAP. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Inclusion: Avon Community Services is creating a workplace that celebrates and advances diversity and inclusion. To achieve this, we seek team members who reflect the diversity of our communities and are passionate about driving positive change. Everyone is welcome and valued here.
Child Safe:Avon Community Services is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.