Trainer/ Educator

Youth Futures is a Child Safe Organisation and champion child protection and safety.

We create brighter futures for young people. When you work with us, you join this creation.

Evolving to meet the community need since 1988, Youth Futures is one of WA’s oldest and largest youth specialist organisations currently providing 33 programs and services across three core streams: 

• Homelessness
• Education and Training
• Support and Wellbeing.

We believe that all young people matter, regardless of the circumstances they find themselves in. We empower young people to take control of their future by offering them the holistic support and opportunities they need to thrive.

The role

We are seeking a full-time Trainer to support and engage with local young people attending our Youth Futures Community School in Albany

Our schools are designed to re-engage and support students who have had difficulty attending mainstream education. Our goal is to ensure that students achieve relevant education certificates and possess the personal and social skills required to progress, be that TAFE, employment, training or an apprenticeship.

The main educational focus will be around functional literacy and numeracy as required in the Certificate of General Education Adults (CGEA):

• Certificate of General Education I
• Certificate of General Education II
• Certificate of General Education III

There may be scope to contribute to and deliver other areas of the curriculum as required. All CGEA resources and learning material is prepared by our Registered Training Organisation, Futures Education and Training RTO: 52833 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the relevant knowledge and skills to tailor programs for disengaged young people.
• Has experience working with young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education and possess significant barriers preventing re-engagement.
• Can demonstrate their ability to engage and work with at-risk students who may present some challenging behaviours.
• Is passionate about re-engaging students through the fostering of positive and professional relationships.
• Is experienced in delivering curriculum support to students with low numeracy and literacy levels.
• Will ensure their practice is consistent with cultural, gender, developmental and other individual needs.
• Has highly developed communication skills.

Essential Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110 and the units TAELLN411/TAELLN411A and TAEASS502/TAEASS502A/TAEASS502B (Current).
• AQF Level 7 or above teaching qualification, or demonstrated knowledge of the theory of literacy and numeracy development and its application.
• Vocational competence at least to the level being delivered and assessed. 
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Valid National Police Clearance.
• Valid Working with Children's Check.
• Current 'C' class WA driver's licence.
• Permanent Australian work rights with no restrictions.

About our values

Young people come from all walks of life and so do we. What unites us is our purpose: “To be a united force of empowerment for young people marginalised by adversity and institutional discrimination".

Our values underpin everything we do. They guide our behaviour and foster a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and empowering. While your experience and qualifications are essential to being successful in this role, alignment with our values is just as important.

Integrity – Say what we are going to do and do what we say. Progress with consideration and respect, aspiring to generate trust and confidence in all with whom we connect.

Empowerment – For individuals to be self-assured, responsible and represent theirs, and other’ interests with confidence and a sense of autonomy and authority.

Unity – There is power in the many, the collective. When we come together, connect and collaborate, good happens and no challenge, no barrier is insurmountable. 

Empathy – No one person is the same, nor their journey or aspirations. Only through active listening and engagement can one aspire to know the real individual. Only from a foundation of empathy can one contribute positively to another with relevant meaning and affect.

Vigour – Our determination and our passion is pervasive. Our energy and our enthusiasm is both compelling and infectious. With restless urgency we are driven and drive positive change.

If you believe you have the attributes required to be successful within our organisation, then join us in driving positive change.

Work Conditions

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 4pm
• 6 weeks annual leave (During School Holidays)
• National Employment Standards
• Award Protection

The base rate for this position depending on qualifications and experience is $77,532 to $89,544 per annum, plus superannuation, 

In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

How to apply

Please apply by clicking "apply now" and attach a brief cover letter and your resume. 

Youth Futures values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply (Supported training scholarships are available for certain positions). 

If you have any enquiries related to this position please contact us on 08 9300 2***.

www.youthfutures.com.au  

www.yfcschool.com.au  

Youth Futures and Youth Futures Community School are registered and compliant with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission.