ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIAWe are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.ABOUT THIS ROLEYWCA Australia is currently seeking a dedicated Mentor Support Worker to join our Youth Frontiers team in the Illawarra Region. This is a part time role (30.4 hours per fortnight job share arrangement) on a maximum term contract ending on 01/11/2024.The primary purpose of this role is to support the participation of young women and girl mentees and young women mentors to engage in mentoring relationships and activities in the region. You will assist in the delivery of the Youth Frontiers, Youth Mentoring Program for young women and gender diverse people across the Illawarra region in NSW in line with contractual requirements. This program is a partnership with Whitelion Youth Agency.ABOUT YOUThe ideal applicant will have:Relevant tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related area and/or demonstrated relevant youth mentoringStrong communication, and relationship building skills and ability to nurture relationships between mentors and menteesExperience in working with young people at risk including those engaged with both child protection and youth justice systems This position will require the applicant to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements. This includes:Completion of a national criminal history checkA valid relevant state-based working with children permit.Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination, which includes Government recommended boosters. Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.Join our bold, inclusive and innovative team to make a real difference - lead the change. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 19/02/2023.We will be reviewing candidates as they apply, strong candidates will be notified as their applications are received.Position Description 35AUDWollongong2500
YWCA Australia wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work, live and play and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise First Nations people as the custodians of the lands, seas and skies, with more than 60,000 years of wisdom, connection and relationship in caring for Country.
