• Join an organisation that is making a difference
• Changing the immediate future of at risk young people and their families
• Opportunity to manage your own cases and work with others

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position:

The Youth Worker for the Keep in Touch (KIT) project will assist in coordination of project aims including; improving the mental health and wellbeing outcomes if young people aged 12 -25 years across the Loddon Campaspe Area.  A co-designed approach has been adopted to ensure that young people directly inform the project design, implementation and evaluation.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experiences; or associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream, or less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level. Commitment to, and understanding of, culturally competent practice and service delivery.
2. Highly competent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing reports and presenting information to large groups of people.
3. Experience co-ordinating project activities, including meeting project deliverables in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrated engagement skills with young people, with the ability to relate in a positive, respectful and supportive manner.
5. Experience working within youth focused outreach models, and responding to community place based needs.
6. Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
7. Experience and confidence with using various IT and social media platforms for communication, marketing and promotional purposes.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

How to Apply:

Detailed Position Description  Youth Worker - Keep In Touch - Youth & Community North Central April 2021.pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your cover letter, resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria- part A & B as separate documents.

For further enquiries contact Jasmine Price on 03 5440 1100

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Youth Worker to work within our Keep in Touch project within the Loddon Caspase region.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.