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Job Description

Empower the next generation of young leaders

• Working days: Part-time, 3 days a week max term until June 2025
• Compensation: Starting rate will be $43.27 p/h
• Location: Doncaster, on the lands of the Wurundjeri People

Are you passionate about supporting young people, helping them navigate life’s challenges, and linking them to the right services? Do you want to make a positive impact while working within a dynamic team? Join us as a Youth Support Worker at the Manningham Youth Hub and be at the forefront of meaningful change in young lives!

What’s In It For You?

• Compensation: Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals and entertainment.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a supportive, collaborative team that values your contribution.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement.
• Impact: Be part of a meaningful role that helps young people thrive.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll provide a welcoming, safe, and engaging space for young people. You'll be the first point of contact at the Manningham Youth Hub during afternoon and evening hours, helping connect visitors with support systems and overseeing positive, youth-focused activities. You’ll also play a crucial role in data collection and communication with the wider Manningham Youth Services team to ensure seamless support.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with young people, understanding the everyday challenges they face, such as issues related to education, employment, identity, and family.
• Provide a welcoming environment at the Youth Hub, managing afternoon/evening shifts throughout the week.
• Work collaboratively with the Manningham Youth Services team to schedule activities and solve problems.
• Assist young people by linking them with relevant local services and support networks.
• Oversee youth activities, fostering a safe and positive environment for growth.
• Collect and forward essential data to the Team Leader for follow-up.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to communicate with young people from diverse backgrounds, with empathy and an open mind.
• Great time management skills and flexibility to work part-time, afternoon, and evening shifts.
• Problem-solving, organisational skills, and the ability to work in a team.
• Solid technical skills with experience using Microsoft functions.
• An understanding of youth referral pathways and support systems.
• Some experience in youth work is desirable, but we value any relevant experience from similar roles.

Qualifications

• Certificate (or above) in Youth Work or a related field.
• Completion of a Criminal History Check and an Employee Working With Children Check (or equivalent).
• Willingness to comply with legislative and organisational policies regarding safety and wellbeing.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Cammie Dinh (Talent Acquisition Partner) at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Be part of a meaningful role that helps young people thrive. Apply now and help shape the future!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process

Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

EACH Commitments

At EACH, we prioritise treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognising and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritises child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures