Youth Activity Worker (Casual)
- Exciting casual positions available within our Youth SHAK team!
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants encouraged to apply!
- Salary Package an additional $15,900 annually
About Anglicare NT
Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services
We offer great benefits, including:
- Further training and development options.
- Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
- A strengths-based environment.
We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About the Program
The SHAK offers a safe and inclusive space for young people aged 10-17 years to connect, have a hot meal and take part in a variety of activities. It is open after-school and on Saturdays, with extended hours and programming on school holidays.
About the Opportunity
As the SHAK Youth Activity Worker, you will use your exceptional people skills to work collaboratively with high risk vulnerable young aged between 10-17 years, providing culturally safe and inclusive activities that are engaging and promote positive participation in the SHAK Youth Centre.
Note: This position is a casual position that requires shifts primarily on Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate II, III or IV qualification in youth work/ mental health or other health and wellbeing related qualification
- Demonstrated knowledge of wellbeing and youth issues relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and communities.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as autonomously.
- Prior experience or, at a minimum, demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse clients, communities, staff, and Aboriginal Controlled Organisations.
Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
As part of the recruitment process, please address the key selection criteria using the online application on the Anglicare NT website.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Senior Manager Youth Services, on (08) 8946 4800
Applications are being assessed on receipt, so speed is key! The sooner you apply the better!
Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination.
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