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 Youth Worker to join our CASY House team on a casual basis.The role is responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for young people to resolve crisis needs by developing and implementing strength-based, trauma informed support plans.ABOUT YOUThe ideal applicant will have:Previous experience in a Youth Work role, or similar.Completed or studying towards a Cert III in Community Services and/or Youth Work.An understanding of the complex issues relating to youth homelessness, particularly youth in crisis.Availability to perform shift work including weekends and public holidays.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. 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. Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 2 June 2024Position Description 36AUDDarwin0800
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.
