ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

YCW is an inclusive faith-based international youth movement with branches in all capital cities in Australia. The mission of the YCW is for all young people to discover the deepest meaning of their lives by taking action on issues which personally affect them. The YCW organises action programs run by small teams of young people 13-30 years old in high schools and in the community. The YCW is committed to achieving human dignity for all young people and believes that 'each young worker is worth more than all the gold in the world'.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Youth Engagement Officer (YEO) will be responsible for starting up new actions focusing on the empowerment of girls and young women and raising awareness among young workers as young as 13 about their rights, safety and conditions at work. This will involve coordinating digital campaigns to promote the actions, recruiting and engaging young people in small teams and groups to ensure the actions are youth lead, and implementing a leadership development program with the support of experienced mentors.

Through these activities, the YEO will help foster an open and inclusive community of young people in the Western Suburbs where they may be able to build respectful connections, discover their human dignity and develop leadership for lifelong impact as part of an international youth movement.

ABOUT YOU

You are passionate about making a difference on social justice issues affecting young people today, their holistic development as leaders and an ability to create safe spaces where all young people can belong and thrive.

• You have some paid and/or volunteer experience coordinating community activities that preferably includes developing leadership among young people.
• You have a deep understanding about young people - what is important to them, about the issues that affect them the most and what motivates them.
• You are comfortable working in an inclusive faith-based organisation.
• You prefer working in and with teams and have some experience coordinating youth and adult volunteers.
• You are confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders and have strong social media skills.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

YCW is committed to the ongoing development of all its people, including its staff. You will be provided with regular mentoring and supervision and opportunities to participate in training opportunities and attending conferences inter-state and overseas.

YCW proudly advocates for working conditions that supports workers rights and a diverse workforce. This includes flexible working conditions and additional annual leave.

A position description is attached.