We have an exciting opportunity in our Perth office, for a Permanent, Full Time, Community Facilitator to support the CREATE team to deliver programs and services to children and young people with a care experience.

CREATE is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities and we encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply for the position. People with out-of-home care experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Primary Purpose of the Community Facilitator:

This role will inspire connection, empowerment and change through fun and creative events and workshops, by providing leadership opportunities for children and young people who are members of clubCREATE or are Young Consultants, and by working to create positive change within the out-of-home care sector.

Community Facilitators are responsible for improving the lives of children and young people with a care experience outlined in the organisations strategic plan goals.

Community Facilitators are guided by the organisations Mission, to Connect to Empower to Change. They do this through ensuring that CREATE’s systems for connecting children and young people to clubCREATE are maintained and new members recruited; and facilitating connection through activities and programs.

Position Context and specific job requirements:

CREATE Foundation is a systems advocate organisation. Engaging with children and young people and the community as a whole, is central to the role of the Community Facilitator. CREATE does not provide individual advocacy.

Community Facilitators are change agents who facilitate the voices of children and young people through active participation and engagement. This enables the organisation to advocate to key decision makers effectively. The successful applicants will have Degree qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Youth Work or relevant field.

To succeed in the role you will have the demonstrated ability to:

• Meet deliverables outlined in the individual Work plan
• Develop and maintain active relationships with children and young people with a care experience
• Actively maintain records of contact details for children and young people and key decision makers and the sector
• Deliver high quality events, activities and programs according to organisational training requirements and policies; and ensure that the project timelines are met
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and advocate effectively CREATE’s key messages to children and young people, the sector and decision-makers
• Ability to work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner
• Contribute to a positive organisational culture, and ensure that CREATE effectively facilitates Child Safe Standards.

We believe CREATE is a fantastic place to work. You will enjoy a supportive team and you'll be surrounded by people who are motivated and truly passionate about the work we do.

Full Position Description attached including KEY SELECTION CRITERIA which MUST be addressed to be considered for shortlisting.

Also available on our website http://create.org.au/who-we-are/join-team/current-vacancies/.