POSITIONs VACANT
OUTREACH YOUTH WORKER - CASUAL
Posted 10 January 2025
Streetwork is a for-purpose, community-based organisation focusing on prevention and early intervention strategies for at-risk youth. It aims to help 'at-risk’ young people aged between 11 - 18 affected by crime, violence, destructive relationships, social isolation, homelessness, school disengagement, poor employment opportunities, and substance misuse to turn their lives around. Streetwork recognises that the root causes of disadvantage and some behaviours are individually unique. Creating strong, trusting connections makes long-term improvement possible, as young people feel safe to drop their defences and embrace feedback and encouragement for their future.
About the Role
Streetwork is recruiting a casual Outreach Youth Worker to work from our Northern Sydney Office. In this role, our Outreach Youth Workers provide engagement and empowerment activities for vulnerable young people.
Building rapport with young people is the key to success. Strengthening this approach builds a young person's capability and opportunity to fulfil their potential, thus working to systematically address social needs.
Great youth workers always see youth as full of potential.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Actively engage in assertive outreach activities, including music, sports, arts, and other relevant pop culture activities.
Setting up and packing down of equipment for various assertive outreach activities.
Providing support for the delivery of youth activities under the supervision of senior youth services staff.
Learning new skills and activities that are of interest to vulnerable young people.
Provide practical assistance to the Outreach Coordinator and other Streetwork staff members.
To be considered for this position, you must have the following:
Essential - relevant background in at least one of the following disciplines - youth work, youth development, community services, or social work.
Essential - current experience or study in youth work, assertive outreach work, social work or working with young people (in a paid/volunteer capacity)
Essential - willingness to give everything a go while having fun while working with vulnerable young people.
Desirable - interest in youth and street culture and activities that young people are interested in.
Desirable - experience working with young people, including those affected by juvenile justice and alcohol and other drugs (AOD).
Desirable - Proven ability to engage with young people from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Desirable - Ability to follow instructions when delivering assertive outreach activities to vulnerable young people.
Desirable - Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable - Well-developed interpersonal and engagement skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
Essential - Current driver's licence.
Essential - The successful applicant will be subject to a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check before commencing in this role.
Streetwork is strongly committed to Child Protection, Professional and Ethical Conduct and Equal Employment Opportunities.
A detailed description of the position is available at www.streetwork.org.au.
How to Apply
Take a closer look at our website www.streetwork.org.au
Submit your cover letter and resume through SEEK (www.seek.com.au/job/81272472).
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
What we do
Have a look at our Instagram account - @streetworkaus
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (YOUTH SERVICES) FULL TIME OR PART TIME
Posted 17 January 2025
About the Role
Streetwork is recruiting an Administration Officer (Youth Services) to work from our Northern Sydney Office. The Administration Officer is a dynamic and highly rewarding inclusive role within Streetwork, supporting our youth services team. This position is for someone who loves going to a workplace where no day is the same.
We’re looking for an energetic, happy-go-lucky, enthusiastic, and experienced person to maintain and coordinate a range of administration duties. The successful candidate for this role must be able to work independently, enjoy working with young people, and work in a change-oriented environment. The Administration Officer will use their extensive administration experience to support a very busy team and needs to be highly efficient and empathetic.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
General administrative support, including electronic filing
Ensuring a welcoming and organised office environment, ensuring cleanliness and functionality
Management Support
Minute taking in meetings as required
Maintain up-to-date & accurate record-keeping/filing
Accurate data entry into multiple systems
Uploading of social media content
Maintain office registers and Policy & Procedures documentation
General support to the youth services manager, youth services team and CEO
Assistance with the management of casual rosters
WHS support
To be considered for this position, you must have:
Essential - well-developed interpersonal and engagement skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills
Essential – strong skills with MS Office, especially spreadsheet development, SharePoint and development of standard forms for use throughout the organisation
Essential - strong collaborative skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Essential - good attention to detail with a strong work ethic
Essential - Be able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Essential - willingness to give everything a go while having fun while working with vulnerable young people
Desirable - interest in youth and street culture and activities that young people are interested in
Desirable – experience in working in a youth-based organisation
Desirable - relevant background in at least one of the following disciplines - youth work, youth development, community services, or social work
Essential - Current driver's licence
Essential - The successful applicant will be subject to a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check before commencing in this role
Streetwork has a strong commitment to Child Protection, Professional and Ethical Conduct and Equal Employment Opportunities.
A detailed position description is available from www.streetwork.org.au.
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume through SEEK (www.seek.com.au/job/81459055).
A detailed position description is available from www.streetwork.org.au
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
What we do
Have a look at our Instagram account - @streetworkaus