Youth Development Officer
Job No:
75462
Location:
Shire of Halls Creek, WA
- The young people of the Kimberley, and in particular within the Shire of Halls Creek, deserve the best person to develop and deliver cultural relevant activities on their behalf - is that you?
- Enjoy excellent job satisfaction knowing you are truly making a difference to the lives of young people in the heart of the Kimberley region! The position will be working in the remote location of Billiluna.
- Attractive salary with a cash component, plus a range of AMAZING benefits! Couples are highly encouraged to apply with a potential job opportunity for your partner.
- Benefits include relocation allowance, living quarters with subsidised rent, 5 weeks annual leave and much more!
About the Organisation
The Shire of Halls Creek, located in northern Western Australia, boasts a progressive Council that is proactively facing the challenges and opportunities that come with being an outback Council.
Halls Creek, a growing town at the heart of the Kimberley region, is a busy service hub for surrounding pastoralists, Aboriginal communities and travellers exploring northern Western Australia. Halls Creek is also the fourth fastest growing shire within Western Australia.
Situated in the heart of the Kimberley, Halls Creek is a cultural epicentre with 6 great art centres within the district and is the gateway to a range of world renowned natural attractions, including the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle ranges of Purnululu National Park and Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater (the second largest on earth with a diameter of 850 meters).
Halls Creek is just 1200 kms from Darwin, 700 kms from Broome and 1050 kms to Alice Springs, offering you the opportunity to explore more of the beautiful Australian outback in your spare time.
About the Opportunity
The Shire of Halls Creek has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Youth Development Officer with a sense of adventure to live and work within an Aboriginal community. You'll form part of the dynamic Shire of Halls Creek Youth Services Diversionary Program team.
Reporting to the Youth Services Team Leader, the main aim of this rewarding role will be to provide an outreach service to support young people to improve their quality of life, to participate to their maximum potential in social, recreational, educational and vocational activities. In doing so, you will be assisting to empower young people to build on their knowledge, appreciate their cultural inheritance and make positive life choices.
More specifically, some of your duties will include:
- Providing an outreach client-centred casework service and ongoing case management support to young people with complex trauma histories and complex needs, including safety, mental health, alcohol and other drug issues;
- Working closely with representatives from all program areas to develop, coordinate, implement and monitor client initiatives, with the ultimate goal of improving the health and well being of young people within WA;
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of local and broader youth issues and working collaboratively with young people, agencies, government bodies and the community to address these issues;
- Participating in the planning, development and delivery of effective programming to meet the community outcomes of the program;
- Developing cultural protocols for working with the different language groups in the community; and
- Liaising with community stakeholders to identify gaps and duplication of services.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience or qualifications in Youth Studies, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, or Law and Justice, along with a good understanding of the contemporary context and experiences of young people. This pivotal role requires a well organised team player with exceptional time management and problem solving skills who has a proven understanding of youth work principles, practices, knowledge, skills and ethics, preferably with awareness of the issues faced by youth in remote areas, particularly Aboriginal youth. Previous experience in a similar, hands-on role is key to your success, as is a background involving working with Aboriginal children.
A clear understanding of the challenges that you may face living and working in a remote community is essential.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to work effectively with children and young people aged between 10 to 25 years. In addition, you will have a proven background in being able to work collaboratively with colleagues, young people, members of the local community and external agencies and stakeholders. You will need sound computer literacy skills, including a working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.
The Shire of Halls Creek is seeking applications from candidates who can think on their feet and are confident in handling stressful situations calmly. Applicants with knowledge of the Kimberley region will be highly regarded.
The ability to work autonomously is essential in this role, as is a working knowledge of information technology and community development principles and practices. It is mandatory that all applicants possess a current C class manual driver's licence enabling them to drive a manual car, a current working with Children check (or willingness to obtain one), and the preparedness to undergo a Police Check and Department of Corrective Services Six Monthly Employee Checks.
This is the perfect opportunity for a passionate individual with a strong interest in helping youths and in giving back to the community.
About the Benefits
Kick start your career working with an organisation that will truly recognise and reward your hard work!
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package, plus excellent working conditions and the job satisfaction that comes from knowing you are truly making a difference in the local community. The Shire of Halls Creek is also committed to career development and ongoing training and will provide ample opportunities to all employees in this regard.
The Shire of Halls Creek highly values their employees and are offering a range of fantastic benefits as part of their package including:
- 5 weeks annual leave;
- Career development & ongoing training;
- Self-contained living quarters, with subsidised rent;
- Matching super on top of Superannuation Guarantee Levy;
- Free internet connection at residence (dependent upon location);
- Water and electricity allowance;
- Annual flight allowance; and
- Opportunity for salary sacrifice.
Enjoy the beauty of this picturesque region and an array of fantastic benefits in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - Apply Now!
It is recommended that candidates read the position description, available on the following link, before addressing the questions below with reference to the specific selection criteria.
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Please note: Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police clearance prior to commencing work. Previous applicants need not reapply.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.