AddressNorth Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands, and a bustling CBD. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming, well-designed, safe and beautiful environment for residents, workers and visitors.
We are seeking a full-time Youthworker for our Planet X Youth Centre located in St Leonards Park. The position will assist the Youth Services Coordinator and the part time Youthworker to implement activities, programs and policies to meet the needs of young people aged 12 to 18 who live, study, work in or visit the North Sydney area.
The successful applicant will have relevant qualifications and experience preferably in the Youth Work, Social Work or Social Science area and an understanding of issues faced by young people.
Essential Criteria- Relevant experience in Youthwork, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Tertiary qualifications in (or near completion of) Youthwork, Social Work, Social Sciences or related disciplines
- Understanding, knowledge and/or experience in issues faced by young people
- Experience with young people facing challenges and undertaking risky behaviours
- Demonstrated experience and skills in working with young people in direct service provision.
- Ability to communicate with and relate to young people
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Competent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate creative and developmental youth programs.
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
- Computer literacy
- Current NSW Working With Children Check
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Experience in trauma behaviours and trauma informed responses
- Knowledge of local youth and other related services
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence
- Other youth related interests and skills
In 2023 we reviewed our organisational structure to increase leadership capacity and streamline decision-making, as well as increasing innovation, collaboration and communication. Our broader cultural transformation for 2024 and beyond includes a focus on staff engagement, investment in learning and development and improved systems and processes all working together to empower the broader workforce to perform at their best.
Joining North Sydney Council now will enable you to go on this cultural transformation with us and to make a meaningful difference to both the organisation and the community of North Sydney.
Why work at NSC?We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks, and a touch football team
- Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga, Pilates, Kick Boxing
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
Salary Range: $77,166 to $92,140 per annum + 11% superannuation + $1,000 pa Transport allowance - 35 hours per week TUESDAYS TO SATURDAYS
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It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.
How to applyApplicants are required to submit a resume and answer the selection criteria questions.
Closing Date: 05 March 2024 - 11.30pmNorth Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
