Address- Salary sacrifice available
- A range of professional development opportunities
- SACS Award Level 4
- Part time - 15 hours per week
Here is an exciting chance to help lead a new project focused on giving youth an opportunity to explore pathways in the music, creative and entrepreneurial industries.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The BEATS Team Leader will facilitate this new After School program, working with vulnerable young people, aged 10-17 years. The Team Leader will provide a safe learning environment to support the diverse learning experience of young people to engage in innovative ways to use IT, Multimedia, and Audio-Visual Technology such as podcasting, radio, social media, photography, video, and music production.
The program will run After School hours, with working hours being 3pm - 8pm, three days per week.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of IT, Multi Media and Audio-Visual Technology.
- Knowledge of music industry production and equipment
- Knowledge of social media platforms
- Knowledge of audio and video apps and software
- Ability to facilitate group workshops and training experiences.
- Certificate III in Youth Work or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the needs and issues facing young people today.
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and liaison skills
- Ability to write objective and accurate case notes, case plans and reports.
- Knowledge of the principles relating to confidentiality and duty of care.
- Current C class driver’s licence
- Working with Children Suitability Card & Police Check
Desirable
- Degree or tertiary qualification in Teaching, Human Services or similar would be preferable.
- Experience working in a youth-related service with vulnerable and complex young people.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Proven ability to deliver training to young people with diverse learning needs through the facilitation of a safe learning environment which considers management of appropriate behaviour support.
- To plan, prepare and deliver high quality IT, Multi Media and Audio-Visual teaching which meets program requirements as per funding contract.
- Employees who work with students have a special responsibility in presenting themselves as appropriate role models for those students.
- Demonstrated experience in partnering with local organisations to implement projects which support the vulnerable people.
- Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, including report writing and conflict resolution skills, and a sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of practices to engage and assure the cultural safety of clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, including those from an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or CALD background, or the LGBTIQA+ community.
ABOUT US
HBNC is located in the rapidly growing sea change community of Hervey Bay and has become well known as a community meeting place. HBNC was founded 1989 as a community-based initiative to provide help, friendship and support to the most disenfranchised people in the community. The emphasis of all of our activities is on people and the relief of issues and concerns that impede them from living a successful and happy life.
We develop and deliver programs and services in response to community need. Presently, HBNC manages 30 funded programs that encompass aspects of aged care, family services, diversity and social isolation.
HBNC has a strong commitment to confidential service delivery, social justice principles, inclusivity and a collegial work ethic.
HOW TO APPLY
If you think you are the perfect fit for this position, please tell us why by submitting a one-page cover letter, responses to the selection criteria and your resume on seek by 3pm, Tuesday 7th May, 2024.
Please address applications to:
Tanya Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer
The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, 22 Charles Street, PO Box 1226, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655
