Youth Development Consultant / Training And Placement Officer

JobQuest are looking for amazing people to join their valued staff as a Training and Placement Officers / Youth Consultants. This role may suit recent graduates wanting to build upon their skills; or experienced people looking for a career change, but with an interest and passion for Youth Development. We are looking for staff to fill both a FULL TIME AND A CASUAL ROLE.

Applicants must possess the following:

• Interest in a career working with young people;
• Able to plan and deliver engaging, high quality programs to groups of young people;
• Flexibility – hours are generally school hours but as we work in a number of schools these do vary;
• Ability to build rapport with people (team members, young people and stakeholders);
• Drivers licence and own reliable vehicle;
• Working with Children Check number and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong computer skills - Google Suite preferred;
• Experience in working with young people (formally or informally);
• Knowledge of the local labour / employment market;
• Experience and understanding in the issues young people face when first entering the employment market, and skills in preparing young people to be ready for this;
• Training and assessment qualifications highly regarded, or willingness to undertake further study to complete this (we will support you in doing this);
• Full COVID-19 Vaccination (including booster);
• Casual staff must be able to work Monday and Friday as a minimum.

Like all organisations, we also need reliable, punctual, team players with strong communication skills!

In return you will work for an organisation who truly values their employees, a supportive team and ample opportunities for professional development.

Hourly rate will be $22.46 - $37.45 depending upon experience and employment type.

We thank all people interested in our position, and ask to please note applications must address selection criteria to move to the next phase.

Applicants are invited to send resume and covering letter, making claim to the position as per the requirements of the role outlined in the advertisement above.

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A pool of potential applicants may be established to fill vacancies that may arise over the proceeding period.
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Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 20/03/2024

Expected Start Date: 01/04/2024