Youth AOD Trainee Worker

• Applications close at 11:59 on Sunday, 21 April 2024
• 3 Positions are avaiable 
• $ 63,646.96 per annum (32.21 per hour) + 11% Employer superannuation
• Full time (76 hours) – Part time up to 0.8 may be negotiated
• Fixed-Term 12 month contract
• Traineeships are available to be based at Dandenong, Ringwood, Frankston or Morwell YSAS sites. Regular travel to other YSAS sites will be required.
• Exciting opportunities designed for people with lived or living experience and those who experiencing barriers to gaining work experience in the field.



About us 

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisation that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service. Applicants must undergo rigorous screening and recruitment processes, including providing evidence of current WWCC and National Police Check.

Are you passionate about supporting young people experiencing disadvantage? Have you experienced barriers to entering the drug and alcohol and community services workforce?

The AOD Traineeships project aims to provide on the job learning opportunities that allow trainees to experience the work in a range of service settings whilst studying. The YSAS Youth AOD Traineeships aim to support trainees to become ready for employment by the end of their 12 month role.



What you've got :

• If you are looking for an opportunity to start in the drug and alcohol field, this is the perfect entry-level role for you.
• You will be enthusiastic to gain learning in the field of youth drug and alcohol work and to experience work in different service types and programs.
• You are not required to have any formal training in drug and alcohol work but will be willing to commence training or to continue with further training in the field.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ people, people of refugee and migrant background, young people and those with lived experience of substance use concerns are strongly encouraged to apply.



What You'll get:

• Dedicated support to undertake a personalised plan of study
• You’ll work alongside experienced AOD workers across a variety of YSAS services and programs .
• A welcoming and diverse team environment.
• Your study time will be included in your full time wage.
• Generous leave provisions with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.



Please note:
 

1. As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
2. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.



Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Esther Benz, Traineeship Coordinator on 0418 923 *** or *****@ysas.org.au regarding the Youth AOD Trainee Worker role – Recruitment Ref. Number- 038_2024.

• YSAS aims to promote employment equality, diversity and inclusion for those of all ages, colours, races, ethnic or national origins, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, physical impairment, disability and religious beliefs and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
• YSAS recognises, respects, promotes and celebrates the value of diversity, adopts inclusive policies and strategies, and aims to have diversity within the YSAS workforce in line with the communities that it works with. YSAS strives to be an equal opportunity employer.
• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.