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Youth Engagement Worker  - Weave Woolloomooloo Community Hub

(12 month fixed term contract, part time - 8 day fortnight)

  • Work with a dynamic, well-respected NGO with over 45 years experience providing place-based support alongside communities
  • Contribute to long-lasting change for clients and the community
  • Join a diverse and passionate team in a flexible and supportive organisation
  • Salary + super + leave loading + generous salary packaging options available. Weave pays above the SCHCADS Award hourly rate.
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Located at Weave Woolloomooloo Community Hub in Woolloomooloo. The position is a 12 month fixed term part time (4 days per week - Tuesday - Friday/28 hours per week).

About the role

The Weave Community Hub is a vibrant youth and family centre located on Gadigal country in the heart of Woolloomooloo.  The Hub is a welcoming and safe space for young community members and young families from the area and surrounding suburbs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to; co-designing and implementing youth led projects, groups and events that meet the needs of young people and young families in the area. A key part of this role is to develop and expand opportunities for youth participation and help build young people’s skills and capacity. Develop project ideas and all aspects of project plans including consultation, development, implementation, project management and evaluation. You will be required to  comply with budgets, seek funding opportunities, consult with young people, assist with volunteers, recruit people to participate,  collect and record data and comply with required reporting. You will be required to assist and participate in the development and implementation of key Woolloomooloo events.

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the position description.

Details

Reference No.WCH Youth
Applications CloseJune 20, 2022
Job Board
Job CategoryCommunity Development
Job FieldFamily, Children and Youth
Employment BasisContract, Part Time
LocationInner City Sydney

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Essential Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Social Work or other relevant Human Services discipline

2. Understanding of trauma informed, strengths based and person centred practices

3. A good understanding of mental health and alcohol and other drug issues

4. Understanding of the systemic disadvantage faced by Aboriginal people and the importance of supporting Aboriginal communities in their fight for self-determination

5. Strong and adaptable verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present program information to a range of audiences

6. Strong relationship management skills that showcase the ability to build strong networks and relationships - both internally and externally

7. Demonstrated skills in facilitating projects, events and groups

8. Diplomacy skills and ability to navigate complex community dynamics

9. A commitment to social justice

10.Common sense and an excellent sense of humour

11. Current NSW Class C driver’s licence

12.NSW Working with Children Clearance

13.NSW Police Check (If we interview you and shortlist you for the role, we will require you to complete a criminal record check. Having a criminal record does not necessarily exclude you from applying for the role)

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of the Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, Darlinghurst area and the complex issues faced by these communities

How to Apply

* Read the Position Description attached or visit our website: https://www.weave.org.au/
* Send us your up to date resume and a document responding to each of the selection criteria (listed in the Position description), and outlining how you meet them

**Please Note: In order for us to properly assess your application, we require both your resume and the document addressing each of the selection criteria.

If you think you are the right person for this role but you don’t fully meet all of the selection criteria, please contact us to discuss. We realise that sometimes there are factors other than qualifications that can be just as important for a particular role.

Please phone Kat on 0410 177 718 to discuss or for further information about the role

**Due to high numbers of applicants, we will only contact those who been successful in proceeding to the interview stage

Weave Youth and Community Services

Website https://www.weave.org.au
ContactPatricia
Phone number 93180539
Email address patricia@weave.org.au