Youth Worker (Expression of Interest)
Job No:
16800
Location:
Flinders Island, TAS
About Flinders Island Aboriginal Association
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association has been operating for over 30 years and is a small, community controlled Aboriginal service that provides health services, aged care, housing and CDEP along with a number of other programs primarily funded by the Commonwealth.
Flinders Island's geography ranges from high granite mountains to long sandy beaches to fertile farmland and wide lagoons - all teeming with wildlife.
Flinders Island offers many opportunities for bird watchers, photographers, rock climbers, divers, topaz fossickers, hikers, and fishermen. Only 35 minutes from Launceston, and 70 minutes from Melbourne, Flinders Island has regular air services from Essendon and Launceston.
About the Opportunity
As a result of growth, Flinders Island Aboriginal Association is taking expressions of interest for a Full Time Youth Worker to be based on the amazing location of Flinders Island.
Within this role, you will work within a talented, multi-disciplinary team in order to meaningfully engage with young people through involvement in their activities, and to provide primary care and support, assist in programs to promote their growth and development, and provide casework support and role modelling.
If you are a caring individual with a non-judgemental attitude, and an understanding of the lifestyle support requirements of young people, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring your passion for improving the quality of life for young people to a challenging and fulfilling community setting!
The successful applicant will have a background working within youth based programs, and will be experienced working with rural and or Aboriginal communities. An applicant with relevant qualifications and/or training is preferred.
You will need the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of young people, and your strong communication and organisational skills will provide you with the ability to work productively with young people displaying challenging behaviours.
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association is seeking an applicant with the ability to work effectively as part of a discreet health team, and maintain a high level of confidentiality. The successful candidate will also possess basic to proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite. Due to the nature of the work, a police check and a 'working with children' check will be carried out before the finalisation of the appointment. Applicants will also require a current driver's licence.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Youth Worker looking for new adventure. Helping to 'Close the Gap' in Indigenous health while working with youth in the community will reward you with outstanding job fulfilment.
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association is a welcoming and family-friendly organisation, and working on the uniquely stunning Flinders Island allows you access to Melbourne or Launceston via frequent short flights.
The successful applicant will be rewarded with competitive remuneration plus benefits, including salary packaging and great opportunities for professional development.
Express your interest in this role below - upon filling out your details, you will be sent further information.
Please note: Applications close at 5pm, 7 April 2010.