• Are you an experienced Community & Youth Officer? Join a dedicated NFP!
• Looking for a passionate, resilient and empathetic leader to connect with the local community!
• Enjoy an attractive remuneration package PLUS super, salary packaging & leave loading!
• Fantastic company culture - enjoy a social & supportive environment, with ongoing career development opportunities!
  

What you're looking for:

• Permanent full-time Monday to Friday
• Based at Claymore Community Centre
• Oversees our community centre in Claymore and surrounding Campbelltown areas
• Senior level position

About The Junction Works:

The Junction Works is a not for profit, community-based organisation serving Sydney’s south-west since 1987. With its mission of ‘creating new possibilities in people’s lives’, The Junction Works focuses on delivering creative and enriching community, youth, children’s and disability services that are designed to improve the lives of some of the community’s most vulnerable people.

The Community & Youth Team provide a range of targeted early intervention and social inclusion programs that encourage peer support, civic responsibility and a sense of belonging. The team also provides medium term intervention for young people and families experiencing difficulties as well as facilitating skill development workshops and events for children, young people and community members.

The Role:

Some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Designing, facilitating and monitoring local community programs during school terms for Claymore residents, seniors, families and children
• Programs to facilitate include Learning Clubs, Art and Craft groups, Community Lunches, Work for the Dole program, Career Planning groups and more
• The opportunity to create and develop new programs and services
• Facilitating events in the local community (Easter, Christmas, etc.) and school holiday programs
• Networking with other agencies and groups, including partnerships and meetings
• Overseeing, mentoring and leading both staff and volunteers at the centre
• Successfully achieving and meeting funding requirements

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Community, Social Sciences, Social Work, or other relevant discipline
• Experience working within a community centre environment and group facilitation
• Experience with social housing communities and multi-cultural communities
• Experience with supervising, mentoring and coaching the Work for the Dole program
• Experience working with homelessness or domestic violence is desirable
• Strong communication skills and mediation skills
• Proven ability to make networking and partnership connections with various agencies and services
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, be proactive and take initiative as well as able to work well within a team
• Established internal and external stakeholder management along with negotiation and problem solving skills
• Well-developed written and administration skills, with high level attention to detail
• Proven organisational, time, priority and conflict management skills
• Maintain and coordinate the community centre, including WHS duties, site duties and more
• An open and creative mindset to the position
• Data Exchange (DEX) experience is desirable
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Current NSW Working with Children Check

Why choose a career with The Junction Works?

If you're looking for a long-lasting career with an established and reputable NFP organisation, this is the role for you!

You'll join a supportive, social and fun-loving team that contributes to a great organisational culture, an outstanding business reputation and continued growth. You'll be encouraged to up-skill and explore areas outside of your immediate role type that will strengthen you as a professional. With down to earth Managers who are happy to jump in and help whenever needed, and a focus on the little things that make employees happy, it's no surprise The Junction Works has low staff turnover and a number of returning team members.

Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of this opportunity is the meaningful connections you'll develop.

Ready for the next step in your career? Join an organisation dedicated to 'creating possibilities in people's lives' - Apply Now

next steps

Have a question? Reach out to our HR team at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Community & Youth Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Preferred candidates will be required to attend a Pre Employment Assessment, complete an National Police Check and Working with Children Check (as applicable)