Youth Support Worker

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Bonython Primary School is a friendly, safe, and supportive learning environment where students are challenged to achieve their personal best. Our motto of learning with purpose and passion underpins our beliefs that our students learn best when there is meaning, context and high levels of engagement and empowerment. We work in partnership with our families to develop positive learning experiences for our students where curiosity, creativity and passion is harnessed in a contemporary classroom.

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Youth Worker to join our vibrant team. This position requires someone with high levels of initiative and a proven ability to work as part of a team, with mínimal supervision. The successful applicant will demonstrate effective communication and the ability to develop trusting relationships with all stakeholders. We are seeking a person who supports children to develop their social and emotional learning skills by providing a range of small group programs and one to one support.

The successful applicant will report to the Business Manager for daily operational matters, however will take lead from the School Leader C when working with children.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- MANDATORY
Must have current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration
- HIGHLY DESIRABLE
Certificate IV or Tertiary qualification in Youth Work or a related field.
- DESIRABLE
First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

**Notes**:This is a temporary position available immediately for the remainder of the school year with the possibility of permanency.

**How to Apply**:Applicants need to provide a two to three page written expression of interest addressing the Selection Criteria, a resume/Curriculum Vitae and two current referees.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face to face interview.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for the remainder of the school year with the possibility of permanency.

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