Youth Hub Coordinator
Job No:
YHCOORDFXMAY22
Location:
Fitzroy Crossing
- Are you enthusiastic, professional and efficient? Do you have exceptional interpersonal skills and experience?
- Join a well-respected not-for-profit organisation promoting healthier lifestyles & equal access to community activities
- Attractive remuneration package circa $70,000 (FULL TIME 75 HRS PER FORTNIGHT ROLE) plus super & salary sacrificing!
- Great benefits on offer including annual flights, annual wellbeing allowance, 5 weeks’ annual leave PLUS additional Christmas Leave!
About the Opportunity
Garnduwa is currently looking for a Youth Hub Coordinator to join their team in Fitzroy Crossing WA, responsible for coordinating, planning and implementing youth activities within the Fitzroy Valley region.
The Youth Hub aims to collaborate with community providers to establish a holistic access point for youth wishing to access diversionary and specialist services.
Primary Objectives
Activities will be based largely from the Fitzroy Recreation Centre with some outreach into surrounding remote communities as required. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordination and promotion of youth programs which target children at risk within the Fitzroy Valley region
- Engage and maintain effective and close working relationships with other youth related services aiming to jointly plan strategies and share resources to achieve common outcomes for the benefit of youth in the Fitzroy Valley
- Facilitate the development and delivery of programs and activities tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of Fitzroy Valley youth
- Formulate, assist and maintain an effective case management strategy for a minimum of 10 clients per annum
- Support the ongoing operations of the Fitzroy Valley Youth Hub
- Facilitate youth input into decision making and governance processes, that effect their participation in community life in the Fitzroy Valley region
- Prepare submissions and reports as required to relevant funding and associated agencies in regards to program delivery, program outcomes and relevant recommendations
- Support the implementation of the Fitzroy Valley Youth Engagement Strategy
- Manage and mentor the staff employed to work at or from the Youth Hub
- Maintain cultural identification and awareness within all Garnduwa activities
About You
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Good computer and data entry skills
- Capacity to work outside normal working hours and travel to remote communities
- Ability to communicate effectively with young Indigenous people, being culturally aware of the local language groups in the region
- Experience managing a small team
- Strong case management/mentoring experience
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent relationship and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Currently hold or willing to obtain an active Driver’s Licence (C Class would be advantageous), National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant tertiary qualification or Certificate III in Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent
- Experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders, developing positive and effective relationships
Please note: This role may involve some travel to remote Aboriginal communities, including use of dirt roads, small aircraft or 4WD vehicles.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA
- Successful applicants for this position will need to be fully vaccinated as they will be required to enter schools and other sites where vaccination is mandatory
- More information can be found on the WA Government website
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
About the Benefits
Stepping into this important role will see you contributing toward Garnduwa’s ultimate goal of achieving long-lasting improvements in the opportunities for and participation of Aboriginal people in purposeful recreational and sporting activities.
In recognition of your commitment and hard work, you will be offered an attractive remuneration package circa $70,000 p.a. plus super and salary sacrificing!
You'll also be eligible to receive a range of additional benefits including:
- Personal flight subsidy
- Additional annual leave over the Christmas/holiday period
- Annual health & wellbeing allowance, and access to company-funded Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Opportunities - experience all that Far North Western Australia has to offer!
- Area Allowance
- Flexible work arrangement available
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-renowned, respected and long-standing organisation, and develop your experience in the area of Indigenous health and wellbeing.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as Garnduwa is seeking to appoint to the role as soon as the suitable candidate is found. We reserve the right to appoint before the vacancy closes.
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