• Casual
• $36.97 - $38.57 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

We are currently seeking passionate and keen Youth Worker to join our PCYC Cairns Youth Club. If you are enthusiastic and have a gusto for increasing youth involvement in programs and events, then we want you!

What we can offer

• In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free!
• Shifts would include Tuesday evenings 5.30pm - 8.30pm and Saturdays 1pm - 5pm.
• Free PCYC Gym Membership.
• Flexible work options available!
• Comprehensive online induction and site-specific orientation.
• Be a part of creating a positive environment for the development of young people.
• Our work environment has a strong team work ethic where we live by our PCYC Queensland values - Respect, Leadership, Commitment, Passion and Teamwork.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Youth Club Manager, you will be one of our many valuable Youth Workers, who develop, promote, implement and evaluate community programs to engage local participants. This position would be ideal as secondary employment for someone who is already a Youth Yorker or a Teacher or as a primary role depending on your lifestyle! This position cultivates positive outcomes and opportunities both personally and as a community. If this sounds like you, download our Position Description for more information.

About You

• Minimum Certificate III in youth work, community development/welfare, human services or related discipline or equivalent level of experience in social and community sector  .
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in undertaking youth related activities.
• Hold a light rigid driver’s licence and a Restricted Drivers' Authority (or ability to obtain).
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain).

Please note: Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.

PCYC is committed to achieving and supporting a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 

An application form and a position description are attached.