Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 14th Aug 2020
Can people just tell that you are passionate about working with young people? We need you to make a difference to the lives of young Australians by supporting the delivery of our innovative youth programs in the Greater Sydney region and regional New South Wales. We need you to create a safe space, where young people are empowered and enabled to express their strengths, and receive support in having a voice on issues that matter to them, not only be heard, but to create meaningful change for all young people in Australia.
We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. Save the Children has been creating better lives for children in New South Wales since we opened our first pre-school in 1962. See here for more information on our work across New South Wales.
In this casual position, you will deliver innovative youth programming across the Greater Sydney Region and Regional NSW. You will facilitate child rights education and child participation programming using trauma informed practice, creative technologies, and arts-based activities to engage young people in personal development, advocacy, and community participation. You'll be part of our Australian Services team and report to our Team Leader, Youth Development. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a requirement for some regional travel in NSW.
You will make an impact by:
Your empathy, creativity, and motivation to see young people grow helps you to implement a varied program of engaging activities. Your ambition to see young people empowered, develop skills in creative technologies, and creative problem-solving abilities make you the ideal candidate. You consider yourself a team player, have a 'can-do' attitude, and demonstrate an infectious enthusiasm for your job.
This role requires:
It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same.
In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.
Applications close 4pm Tuesday 1 September 2020
Position Description - Youth Worker - Casual
At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to the listed closing date if our preferred candidate is identified early.
Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.