Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 22nd Jun 2020
YWCA Canberra is a feminist, not-for-profit community organisation which has been providing community services and representing women’s issues in the Canberra community since its establishment in 1929. Today, we provide leading and innovative services to women and the broader Canberra community in the areas of children’s services, community development, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women’s leadership.
We are looking for an outstanding community development professional to lead the team and programs at YWCA Canberra’s vibrant, innovative and client-centred Youth and Community Centre in Canberra’s Lanyon Valley. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the Centre operates as a best practice Youth and Community Centre that is accessible and welcoming to all.
The role is based at the Mura Lanyon Youth and Community Centre in the Lanyon Valley, conveniently located walking distance to Lanyon Marketplace and with free onsite parking.
The role requires excellent organisational, communication and community development skills and the ability and confidence to work autonomously.
Applicants must hold a current Working with Vulnerable People Card and will be required to obtain a police check if the WWVP Card is more than three months old.
A position description is attached.
YWCA Canberra is proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement.
YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.