Youth Worker - Rockhampton Flexible School

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Classification: School Officer Level 5 (salary range from $75,924 - $79,618 per annum)
• Start date to be negotiated with successful applicant.
  
  

ABOUT US

EREA Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,000 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Youth Worker reports to the Area Principal or delegate.

The Youth Worker supports and leads:

• effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.
• physical health and emotional wellbeing of the young people.
• development and implementation of the schools strategic and operational plans regarding the function of your role as youth worker.
• maintenance of a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• relationship with the school, staff, students and their families, industry, and community organisations in relation to planning, actions and achieving outcomes.
• young people to engage with relevant external agencies through appropriate referral pathways and stakeholder meetings.

For full details of the position please refer to the Position Description by clicking apply to access our external application portal.

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIAL:

• A Working with Children Clearance Notice
• Current driver’s licence (essential) or Light Rigid license (highly desirable)
• Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of the local First Nations communities.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• An understanding of and commitment to principles of social justice
• Understanding of current youth work practice, trends and issues in service provision to marginalised young people particularly within the alternate education sector
• Sound level of verbal and written communication skills, including participating in meeting processes, report writing and negotiation skills
• Skills in computing (especially word processing, Internet) and skills, or the ability to develop skills in database
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Qualifications at Degree, Diploma or Certificate level with Social Work/Youth Work experience (or working towards a qualification) or equivalent life experience

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Edmund Rice Charism
• 12.75% Superannuation contribution
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply for a position, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Owen Mayor, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on 0428 042 993 or via email [email protected] .

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) 20 MARCH 2025.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.