Our vision at Whitelion Youth is for a world where no young person is left behind and where all young people have the right to equitable opportunities to reach their potential. Our staff and volunteers work to support young people at risk to build positive connections and meaningful pathways to work.

• Campbelltown location
• Part time role (60.8 hours per fortnight: Monday - Thursday)
• Great salary packaging options
• Flexible work environment

THE ROLE

Program Coordinator, Communities for Children is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of Whitelion’s Junior RISE program, a supported high school transition program for young people at risk in years 6 and 7 in the Campbelltown LGA.

They will work collaboratively with Campbelltown Communities for Children partners, schools, students, and parents/carers to develop individualised learning goals that support students to gain a strong foundation in education, increasing their confidence to engage and learn.

In addition to working with young people, they will provide case planning and support for families, providing parents with a greater understanding of their young person’s emotional experiences while teaching specific skills that can assist parents in being supportive and empathetic, increasing connection and improving emotional communication in the family.

ABOUT YOU

You're passionate about working with and supporting young people, you see the unique potential and perspective that they bring and you deeply understand the relationship between school, community and family in bringing out their full potential and realising opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in education, youth work, social work, social sciences or similar is required.
• Training in relevant child protection legislation.
• A current working with children check and driver's license (and willingness to undergo a Whitelion Police Check)

WORKING WITH US

At Whitelion Youth, you will be part of a supportive team environment driven by our collective purpose and shared values (commitment, collaboration, inclusion & accountability). Our leaders are committed to a culture in which you can thrive, and we want you to always bring your unique creativity to deliver on your role in the best way you know how! You will also benefit from:

• Advanced internal systems and technology which support significant organisation efficiencies, allowing you to spend more time on the high value work.
• A first-class online learning platform offering huge range of professional development opportunities.
• Extra leave! 3 days at Christmas and New Year, 2 Wellbeing days + professional development leave, paid cultural leave, pet leave.

APPLY NOW

We welcome applications from all suitable applicants and request that you provide a resume and a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) telling us why you would like to work with us and highlighting your suitability based on the role requirements.

Applications can be addressed to: Melanie Lennon

Whitelion acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which it is situated, and we pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across the nation. Whitelion commenced its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan in 2020.