Youth Support Worker - Sarina After Hours

Youth Support Worker - Sarina After Hours

A unique opportunity exists for a passionate Youth Support Worker to support the delivery of after-hours youth programs at our Sarina Youth Centre. This is a part-time fixed-term contract for 15 hours per week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings) until June 2022.

About this opportunity:

To support the development and delivery of an after-hours program targeted at engaging at-risk young people living in Sarina in positive activities in a safe and inclusive environment.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Relevant experience or interest in supporting and working with young people in need or at risk.
• Ability to display discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to support the delivery of programs, identify and eliminate hazards and reduce potential risks in the work environment.
• Working with Children Blue Card - It is an essential requirement for this position to hold a Working with Children Blue Card.  Under Queensland legislation, you must hold the Blue Card prior to commencing employment – No Card, No Start policy.  If you currently do not hold a Blue Card, we recommend you commence the application process when you apply for the position. For more information please refer to the following website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply

In return, you will join a dynamic collaborative team as well as benefiting from:

• Base hourly rate from $27.50 + applicable allowances
• Standard 9.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro rata basis)
• Active social clubs
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Are you ready to catapult your career?

For a Position Description and information on how to apply please visit https://vacancies.mackay.qld.gov.au/MRC_ER/VacancyList.aspx

To apply, you will need to submit a resume, cover letter and a brief statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available to be downloaded from the vacancy on Council’s website. 

Applications Close: 8 July 2021

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.