Youth Support Officer

6 days ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia PCYC QLD Full time $38,000 - $60,000 per year

Fixed Term, Full Time | Until 31/12/25

$ $38.37per hour

We are currently seeking passionate and keen Youth Support Worker to join our PCYC Mackay Youth Club in our Project Booyah initiative. If you are enthusiastic and have a gusto for increasing youth involvement in programs and events, then we want you

What we can offer

  • In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. This will allow you to take home more of your income before it is taxed
  • Free PCYC Gym Membership
  • 15% discount on PCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little n Active
  • Flexible work options may be available
  • Volunteer day every year – volunteer in a different area of the Organisation and get involved in your community
  • Bonus leave day during the Christmas Closedown
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Retention leave: receive the benefit of additional leave on your 3,5 and 10-year anniversaries (full-time employees only)
  • 5% annual leave loading
  • Access to our online learning management system and facilitated programs, such as our Leadership Development Program – Your career progression is important to us
  • Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive and comprehensive health insurance products

Your New Role

Reporting to the Project Booyah State Coordinator, you will be one of our many valuable Youth Support Workers in Project Booyah that focuses on early intervention of criminogenic behaviours and attitudes of at-risk young people. You will assist in re-engaging young people in their education at school and transition to the workforce. We're committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and positive atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Every interaction with our members is designed to contribute to their sense of belonging and growth. By joining us, you'll play a crucial role in directly influencing positive change in your community. If this sounds like you, Click 'apply' to be taken directly to our PCYC careers page to download the Position Description obtain more information.

About You

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as community services, youth work (Certificate IV highly desirable), outdoor education, behaviour management, education, youth and community development, human services or similar
  • Demonstrated experience in youth programs and youth support/case management
  • Hold a current drivers' licence or a light rigid driver's licence, and a Restricted Drivers' Authority (or ability to obtain)
  • Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain)

Please note:Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.

PCYC is committed to achieving and supporting a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

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