About Investing In Our Youth

Investing In Our Youth is a not for profit, community-based organisation working with children, youth, families and communities. Our vision is that all children, youth and families live and grow in safe, healthy and connected communities. Our purpose is building our communities capacity so that every child and young person, regardless of location, household income or individual needs, can be nurtured to achieve their potential.

Investing In Our Youth has a commitment to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and our recruitment practices include Working With Children, Police and Reference Checks to ensure we are recruiting the right people.

About the Driving Programs

The Driving Support Officer will work under the leadership of the Driving Programs Coordinator to deliver the SW RYDE and End to End programs to eligible participants. The Driving Programs are designed to support 16-25 year olds in their journey to achieving their driver's license along with employment and education opportunities. It can also in some circumstances support people over the age of 25 to achieve their driver's license. The program supports people all the way through the process of obtaining their full driver's licence, including driver education, obtaining the learners permit, building driving experience through formal driving lessons and driving supervision, and to sit and pass the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) and Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) to achieve their P plates. The Driving Programs are funded by the Department of Transport (Driving Access and Equity Program) and the Department of Justice.

Qualifications & Experience

The ability to engage and communicate with a diverse range of people.

Knowledge and experience of the WA Graduated Driver Training and License System.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Experience managing social media platforms.

Ability to use online software on various digital devices.

Certificate III or IV in Community Services / Youth Work or similar.

Ability to network and work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Knowledge and practical application of workplace health and safety.

Hold or be able to apply for a Working With Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencing.

Current "C" class Drivers License and safe driving record.

Preferable to hold current First Aid certificate.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Working From Home

Please email [email protected] or call 0411 440 961 for further information and/or the full position description.

Applicants will be shortlisted and interviews held once there are sufficient suitable applicants.