Aboriginal Community Youth Worker - Cessnock, Australia - Cessnock City Council

Cessnock City Council

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Cessnock, Australia

6 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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About the opportunity:

The Cessnock Youth Centre and Outreach Services (CYCOS) is a relaxed place, which young people can call their own and that is supervised by a friendly team of youth workers.

We are currently seeking a motivated Aboriginal Community Youth Worker to support and engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families in the local community.

This temporary part-time position focuses on early intervention with young people, providing targeted support to increase community participation and empowerment.

Providing positive outcomes for young people within the Cessnock LGA, this key position will be required to:

Engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families ensuring respectful, welcoming and inclusive service delivery for Council's youth service, Cessnock Youth Centre and Outreach Service (CYCOS);
Assist in promoting CYCOS social, recreational and education programs and activities with a focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities;
Responsible for intake and assessment in a case management setting to ensure Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families are connected to appropriate services and supports;
Maintain referral pathways and partnerships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and community service providers; and
Encourage, facilitate and participate in community events including Youth Week, NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week and other culturally significant events occurring in the Cessnock Local Government Area that seek to connect the community.

About you:

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Minimum Diploma level qualifications in Youth Work, Welfare, Community Services or related discipline;
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and verbal communications skills with proven ability to engage and develop a professional rapport with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families;
Knowledge and understanding of issues confronting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families including within the Cessnock Local Government Area;
Demonstrated skills in facilitating community activities and events;
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement;
Current Class C Driver's Licence;
Possession of a Paid Worker's current and valid Working with Children Check Number; and
Ability to work in accordance with a roster including weekends and evening work.

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Remuneration:

$ $45.16 per hour plus 10.5% superannuation

Why Work with Us:

Temporary role until 30 June 202
Parttime 21 hours per week as per the weekly roster
Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance
Opportunities for career development
Cultural supervision is available to this role
Fabulous Study Assistance Program
Generous corporate fitness program
Picturesque Hunter Valley location

_This position is identified for Aboriginal__ and/or Torres Straight Islander people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must also meet the selection criteria for the position._**
Applications Close: Thursday 17 August 2023 at 11.

30pm:

Who to Contact:

Megan Barnes, Youth Services Coordinator on

How to Apply:

Pre-Employment Screening:

About Us:

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values.

We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region.

We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government.

Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice._