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SalaryLive and work on an island in the southern section of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Service providers include local Schools, Hospital and Aged Care, Emergency Services and other Government Agencies and Shopping.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and managing programs to achieve project objectives, which include community engagement and sustainable ongoing activities. The role is hands-on, on the ground, supported by Youth Engagement Officers.
You will be responsible for administering, overseeing, and coordinating three youth Programs funded by the NIAA namely:
- Engage in Life and Learning Program
- The On Country Program and,
- The Youth Hub Program
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the day to day operations of Council’s Youth Activities Program including facility access, planning and coordination of all activities, services and programs.
- Providing intensive Case Management support for young people, including interagency collaboration.
- Supporting young people to access both formal and informal training to develop skills and qualifications to transition into further education and work opportunities.
- Building community partnerships to ensure the development and implementation of existing and future youth- based activities.
- Guiding and developing a small team of Youth Engagement Officers.
- Identifying opportunities to promote outcomes of programs within the community.
- Safely delivering diversionary activities for young people including movie nights, on country camps, sports and games, holiday programs and fishing excursions, in collaboration with existing service providers.
- Working with stakeholders to develop local solutions to addressing factors that contribute to offending behaviour, AOD and Volatile Substance use.
- Reporting and budgeting.
- Attractive Salary on offer.
- 6 weeks annual leave.
- 5% annual leave loading.
- 12% superannuation.
- Learning and Development opportunities.
- Guaranteed 4 return flights per year to Cairns, or Mount Isa.
- Subsidised housing/accommodation.
- Excellent work life balance with a great lifestyle of fishing, boating, exploring and community life.
To be considered for this role, you will require:
- Demonstrated ability to connect, inspire and support young indigenous people.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading and managing teams in a complex youth service delivery setting.
- Proven ability to create meaningful positive change in young people with complex needs, including a broad understanding of trauma informed care.
- Previous experience training and mentoring indigenous youths to achieve work or education goals.
- The ability to thrive, living and working on Mornington Island for a 2-year contract
- Relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology, related human service discipline or significant experience successfully leading Indigenous Youth Activities Programs.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver service outcomes on time, within budget and in compliance with funding accreditation body requirements. Budget and financial management capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
- Working with Children Blue Card.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- National Police Clearance no older than three months.
- Current, unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence.
- Demonstrated experience within a similar role.
- Previous experience working within local Government.
- Previous experience working and living in remote indigenous communities.
Applications should be forwarded to us by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below. For a confidential discussion you are welcome to call Brendon Dyer on (07) 4034 5000.
To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.
About Precruitment
With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland’s leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.
Should the above role not be of interest to you but you would like to be considered for other similar roles, please feel free to call us on (07) 4034 5000 for a confidential conversation about how we can assist you in finding your next career opportunity.
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