Senior Youth Worker - Broome

Senior Youth Worker
Full-Time (Tuesday-Saturday)
Up to SCHADS Level 3.1 plus weekend penalty rates.
Broome, WA

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Youth Worker to join our team in Broome. If you are an experienced youth worker, ready to take the next step in your career and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you!
About us:
PCYC is WA’s leading youth organization working with the WA Police Force and the community to empower children and young people to reach their potential. This all happens from our 16 centres located from Albany in the South to Kununurra in the North-West.
Broome PCYC is home to our safeSPACE™ program. safeSPACE™ is PCYC’s ealy intervention program, aimed at supporting young people and preventing them from becoming involved with the youth justice system whilst improving outcomes for those who do. safeSPACE™ delivers an integrated service offering, both universal and targeted programs to best support young people.
About the role:
Based in the beautiful coastal town of Broome, the Senior Youth Worker will be delivering and implementing the safeSPACE™ program and providing the young people attending the program with support, guidance, and mentorship. Reporting to the Youth Program Coordinator, responsibilities include:

• Creating a safe and welcoming environment for all young people attending Broome PCYC.
• Assisting with the program evaluation, including preparing and submitting reporting.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team across WA to ensure PCYC delivers a positive, supportive and professional service.

Why join our team:

• Competitive remuneration – up to SCHADS level 3.1 based on experience and qualifications, including access to salary packaging, meaning up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free!
• Career development opportunities – we believe in our team, and we continue to provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals.
• Work in beautiful, sunny Brome! - possible assistance with relocation for those not in Broome.
• Staff Rewards – Access to our employee rewards benefits with discounts across food, retail and travel.
• Values-driven organisation - a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and successful.

About you:

• Tertiary Qualification in Youth/Community or related areas (A minimum Cert IV is highly desirable).
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and Saturdays
• Demonstrated experience in delivering and evaluating youth programs
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, including their families.
• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and have a good understanding of the issues facing First Nations people
• Passionate about re-engaging young people through building positive professional relationships and utilising a strength based, person centred, trauma aware, solutions focused approach
• Possess high level written and interpersonal skills and competent in using Microsoft packages and other computer programs
• Ability to practice to the standards of WA Youth Work Code of Ethics
• Willing to obtain a National Police Clearance issued within the 6-month period and Working with Children Check.
• Possess a full unrestricted Drivers licence

If you would like further information about the role, please contact tour HR team on hr@wapcyc.com.au.

PCYC promotes a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from diverse community groups, cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, disabilities or ages to apply.

PCYC is a child safe organisation. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and we are committed to providing a child safe environment.

WA PCYC reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found prior.