ALIVE & Kicking Goals! Male Peer Educator – Mentor (50d) - Derby

Mens Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation operating as Family Outreach Service, was established in 2001 and provides programs in youth services, family domestic violence and men’s health & wellbeing across the Kimberley.

The ALIVE & Kicking Goals! Youth Suicide Prevention Program (AKG) is an award winning Indigenous led initiative, promoting strong and healthy living, and aims to reduce the high suicide rate among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in the West Kimberley. Our team provide one-on-one mentoring and group workshops providing awareness and tools to help young people overcome their personal challenges, whilst learning how to set and achieve their own goals.

ALIVE & Kicking Goals! Male Peer Educator – Mentor (50d)

An exciting opportunity is available within our AKG team for a Derby based role. We are looking for a young Indigenous man who wants to make a difference. Your role will include:

• Mentor young people, assisting them to set and achieve their goals and dreams.
• Engage with youth who are dealing with challenges in life.
• Provide holistic education on social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.
• Be a positive role model for Kimberley youth.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Ability to work with young Indigenous people.
• Ability and availability to undergo training courses.
• Experience in facilitating workshops or confidence to learn.
• Ability to travel and work within the Kimberley region, outside of Derby.
• Computer literacy, good time management, written & verbal communication skills and planning & organisation skills.

Requirements and relevant information:

• MOSAC recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) descent, identify as ATSI and be recognised as such by the ATSI community.

If this sounds like you and you are interested in working for a grassroots, community focused and valued organisation then contact Angus Boult-Lyne on [email protected] or call 0439 934 547 for more details about the position or to request an application package.

To Apply

• Cover letter addressing each Selection Criteria
• Resume and 2 professional references and a cultural reference
• Proof of education/qualifications and/or experience

Applications will be assessed on receipt and successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

For more information www.mensoutreach.org.au

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