• Make a difference for Indigenous youth 
• Seeking talented and passionate youth workers
• Generous conditions 
• $58,159 - $61, 717 plus 15.4% super

AHL’s purpose is to provide culturally safe, fit-for-purpose, affordable accommodation for Indigenous Australians who need to be away from home to access employment opportunities, health, education and other essential services. A career with AHL will provide you with a chance to contribute to improving the quality of life and economic opportunity for Indigenous Australians.

We are looking for Residential Youth Workers for our secondary education hostel in Katherine. As a Residential Youth Worker you will be a mentor for our Indigenous students and will provide support and care in a residential setting. This includes building a rapport with students, focusing on positive behaviours, providing tutoring and support for homework, building on the students’ social and life skills and ensuring a safe environment in the hostel. You will also carry out routine tasks such as driving students to school, appointments and activities, as well as carrying out occasional domestic duties such as cooking and cleaning. Residential Youth Workers should be prepared to manage difficult situations and behaviours.

What we are looking for

• Commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively;
• Ability to uphold ethical youth worker practices and principles.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in designing and participating in youth activities supporting social and educational development;
• Knowledge and understanding of educational challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, especially in a boarding environment;
• Ability to develop and maintain productive and positive stakeholder relationships;
• Demonstrated understanding of WHS practice and child protection.

What we offer

• Salary: $58,159 - $61,717 plus 15.4% super district allowance of $3,685 - $6,497 per annum. Shift penalties and restriction allowance may also apply. Generous salary packaging arrangements are available for contracts longer than 12 months.
• Leave: In addition to 4 weeks of annual leave, secondary education hostels enter close-down during the prescribed school term breaks as per the provisions in the AHL Enterprise Agreement. This generally means an extra 6-8 weeks of paid leave per year, noting that staff may be recalled for 2 weeks each year for training, relief work, or to prepare the hostel for the next school term.