Youth Support Worker/Wellbeing Support Worker | Part-Time Temporary

Classification: School Assistant 4
Salary: $75,070 - $81,011 plus superannuation
Position No: 61003, several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 June 2024
Contact Officer: Oliver DaRoza on *************@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 620 52***

Details: This recruitment round is to add applicants to an established a merit pool for Youth Support Worker or Wellbeing Support Worker roles across ACT Public Schools in 2024. This may include positions in primary schools, high schools, and college campuses, as well as specialist schools.

Youth Support Workers and Wellbeing Support Workers work alongside school staff to provide supports aimed at improving student engagement, participation, and wellbeing. These roles are responsive to the individual needs of the school and may include working with specific students, developing and delivering group programs, and contributing to school community activities.

Youth Support Workers, Wellbeing Support Workers and Wellbeing Officers may be required to work 1-1 with students who have an Occupational Violence Risk Assessment (OVRA). This may include liaising with the Occupational Violence & Complex Case Management team and school leadership towards implementing strategies outlined in student support plans.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Employment conditions for youth Support Workers or wellbeing Support Workers are outlined in the ACT Public Sector Administrative and Related Classifications Enterprise Agreement.

The majority of schools employ these roles under the School Assistant 4 classification. School Assistant 4 roles have a standard weekly allocation of 33 hours 45 minutes per week, and a designated annual leave period. Occasionally schools employ a youth Support Worker or wellbeing Support Worker under the ASO 4 classification, which includes 36 hours 45 minutes per week and standard annual leave provisions.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Enterprise Agreement or contact the position contact officer for information regarding standard working hours, salary levels and designated annual leave and stand down periods before submitting an application.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Mandatory

• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).

Highly Desirable

• Certificate IV or Tertiary qualification in Youth Work or a related field or willingness to obtain.
• Relevant experience in youth work, education, or a related area.

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
• Additional relevant qualifications or workplace training.

Notes:

• Positions may vary between part time and full time depending on the individual school, and contract lengths can range from three to 12 months, with the possibility of permanency.
• Successful applicants will be placed into a merit pool for a period of up to 12 months and will be considered for placement into a school-based role that best suits their skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Student Wellbeing Officer positions that are funded through the National School Wellbeing Program (NSWP) require a minimum qualification that must include competencies in mental health and making appropriate referrals and providing pastoral care, and/or working with youth. This will not affect an individual’s suitability to be placed in the merit pool.
• Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Applications must include:

• A statement addressing the four selection criteria listed below. It is helpful to provide an example from your training or work that demonstrates the required ability or skills. The ACT Public Service Application Kit provides further information on how you can structure your written response. Maximum two pages.
• A current resume or Curriculum Vitae
  Your Resumé is your introduction to the selection committee and includes contact details, your professional experience, and qualifications.
• Two referees. Provide names and contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. Referees may be contacted at any time during the selection process, and the panel may request a written or verbal referee report. Referees will not be contacted without your knowledge.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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Positions may vary between part time and full time depending on the individual school, and contract lengths can range from three to 12 months, with the possibility of permanency.