Troublesmith Facilitator

About Troublesmiths

Troublesmiths is a dynamic social enterprise powered by Workskills Tasmania. Our initiative provides young people between the ages of 15 and 24 the opportunity to create and sell products, both online and at our retail shop in Hobart. With a strong focus on community collaboration, Troublesmiths partners with local businesses and community to empower young people and offer them real-life exposure to work, employers, and the broader community.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Facilitator to join our dynamic, small team. As a Troublesmiths Facilitator, you will work closely with young people, emphasising goal setting, responsibility, strengths, aspiration building, and tangible employability skills. This full-time position requires a commitment of 38 hours per week. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting and empowering young people by providing coaching, skills development, and job readiness for a range of industries.

What We Are Looking For / Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience working with young people from a strengths-based approach
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Creative, innovative, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a dynamic, small team environment
• Relevant tertiary education or equivalent job-related experience
• Willingness to undertake a Working with Vulnerable People Check and a National Police Check

Desirable:

• Experience in social enterprise, small business, employment services or the community sector
• Experience in group facilitation and/or volunteer management
• Current Driver's License

We offer you

• A safe, fun, friendly and supportive work environment
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging options 
• 5 weeks annual leave 
• 12 days flex leave
• 12 days personal leave 

Take the next step in joining our team

For a confidential conversation about this exciting career opportunity contact Sophie our Youth Programs Manager on 0439661***

For a copy of the Position Description please click here – (if viewing via Seek, please go to our Website https://workskills.org.au/ then scroll to the bottom of the home page and click “join our team” to view the ad and linked position description via our Careers Portal)

You can apply via our Careers Portal as mentioned above, or click the Seek Quick Apply button now!

Your application must include:

• an up to date resume 
• one-page cover letter detailing your vision of success in this role
• separate document addressing the selection criteria

Workskills Tasmania is a proud Employer of Choice, dedicated to championing equity and diversity within its team. We extend equal opportunities to all candidates and actively welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all positions.

As a Child and Young People Safe Organisation all employees are required to undertake a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission. All applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.