• Location - Shoalhaven
  
• Reports To - Project Coordinator - GRIT

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role is to contribute to the delivery of The GRIT Report: Shoalhaven through a youth lens project.

Using multi-modal methods including film, podcast and traditional cultural techniques, you will assist a team of producers, community artists and young people to generate new and exciting art. You will work with the team to support young people to engage and remain engaged with the project.

You will provide assistance to the team to compile and showcase the work created through the project to build an asset map demonstrating the Shoalhaven’s strengths and challenges from the perspective of young people. You will support the distribution of the report to relevant stakeholders and champion it as a resource to be used to advocate for resources to support young people.

Vision

Beyond Empathy’s vision is for a compassionate and resilient society in which creativity is at the forefront of driving change.

Mission

Beyond Empathy works in partnership with communities and individuals living under pressure to reimagine positive futures and develop new responses through the process of creating and sharing art.

Strategic Goals

• Create culturally ambitious, excellent artwork by employing our proven, robust processes.
• Facilitate unique, artistic collaborations to determine ingenious responses to acute social need.
• Present abundant opportunities to support First Nations artists to thrive and lead.
• Showcase art that exceeds expectations of the makers and the audiences who see it.
• Offer vital contributions to the Community Arts for Cultural Development, (CACD) sector born out of our extensive experience and ability to push boundaries.
• Ensure we are a sustainable, professional organisation that honours and builds on our 17-year history.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Financial and Administration Management

• Contribute to maintenance of budgets for programs and general business, within the area of responsibility;
• Ensure adherence to specific contractual arrangements in regards to all income and expenses (third party partners, suppliers / artists etc.), within the area of responsibility;
• Ensure all administration tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner;
• Reconcile and submit personal expenses records and credit card statements, including all supporting documentation (i.e. receipts), on a monthly basis;
• Keep abreast of applicable legislation, where applicable, to ensure compliance.

Community and Social Responsibility – (Relationships /Interactions/Partnerships)

• Assist in raising awareness of the company’s commitment to the community and our social responsibility;
• Proactively build relationships with partner organisations and assist in the implementation and coordination of a range of activities and initiatives which are designed to have a positive impact on the environment and the communities in which we work;
• Maintain a culture of inclusion and diversity.
• Support the development and delivery of the strategies that supports community engagement, investment, including community partnerships, employees’ initiatives and stakeholder initiatives.
• Contribute to evaluation of programs using methods prescribed by BE and/or required by contractual agreements with funding bodies.
• Contribute to evidence gathering from projects to improve and refine projects and develop an evidence base for continued best-practise work methods.
• Maintain and contribute to child-safe policy and practices, including mandatory reporting in line with legislative requirements.

Teamwork

• Treat all fellow team-members with respect to support a team environment;
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with team members ensuring shared understanding is reached;
• Represent and actively demonstrate support for a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Work Health, Safety and Environment

• Comply with all relevant Work Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, codes of practice, standards, policies, operating procedures and work instructions;
• Be actively involved in BE’s Work Health, Safety and Environment Management Programs, including undertaking risk assessment and management plans for all activities and events
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of fellow co-workers who may be affected by your actions.
• (Specific WHS Performance Standards pertaining to this position and particular site and activities may be provided separately as appropriate).

General

• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and legislative requirements;
• Proactively participate in the development of new work practices;
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as requested by your leaders in a diligent and conscientious manner;
• ‘Program Accountability Matrix’ will be issued when taking on varied responsibilities for an event/program/function or similar.

Working Environment

• Work will be performed in your home office and/or a company allocated offices, although field visits will be required;
• Travel will be required to meet the needs of the business; and
• Flexible work hours will be required to meet work/project deadlines or the needs of the business.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• A certificate IV or higher qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or a related discipline
• Experience working with young people aged 12 – 25 using a youth-led approach.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage with young people facing complex challenges, disadvantage and/or isolation.
• Experience using trauma-informed practice to inform your work with young people
• Experience and competency working with young people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Class C drivers license
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and willingness to undergo a National Police Criminal History check

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Arts Industry
• Demonstrated experience working on youth-led community art projects
• Established connections and networks within the local community including with local first nations communities.
• Experience in making and sharing creative content

Please click Apply Now for further information and an applicant pack.

Interviews will be held on the 27th March 2023.