Organisation

Wyndham Community & Education Centre Inc. (Wyndham CEC) is a community based not for profit, Incorporated Association and is one of Victoria's largest Learn Local Education providers. Founded over 40 years ago, Wyndham CEC offers a range of education and community programs for a broad cross section of the community focused on improving lives and strengthening communities.

Background

The Victorian Government is funding the delivery of three new Community Support Groups (CSGs). The CSGs are based on a local, community-led approach to strengthen services and support for South Sudanese families and communities; to empower and support young people from these communities; and to intervene early to mitigate against factors that lead to youth disengagement.

The CSG model places engagement at its centre. Each CSG will work with the local South Sudanese community it supports to develop a plan of activities to build individual’s and communities’ resilience, strengthen families, engage young people in pathways to education, training and employment and support their social and civic participation.

In addition to these activities, CSGs will link in with separate, newly funded programs and services as well as existing programs operating in the area.

Position Objective:

The Junubi Wyndham Youth Worker will provide assistance and advice to young people aged from 12 to 25 of the South Sudanese backgrounds who reside in Wyndham. This involves direct case work, outreach to local schools, projects and programs aimed at building the capacity of these young people, their family and community. Under guidance from the Junubi Wyndham Program Manager, the Junubi Wyndham Youth Worker will develop and maintain close and cooperative working relationships with local service providers and networks relating to young people.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

*Please note: all applications must address the Key Selection Criteria

The person for this position will have:

• Experience in working with and organising young people to participate in youth programs
• Experience and understanding of South Sudanese communities and young people including empowering individuals through linkages and partnerships
• High level oral and written communication skills in English and other national languages of South Sudan
• Willingness to seek innovative ways to strengthen the capacity of individuals and communities
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate computer skills and ability work with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications & Licenses

Mandatory

• A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or Social Work and / or equivalent experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate

Important Notes:

• Wyndham CEC’s safety screening processes require the successful applicant to consent to a National Criminal History check and referee checks; confirmation of employment with Wyndham CEC is subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
• Wyndham CEC is committed to child safety and the successful applicant must provide a current Working with Children Check card or willingness to apply for one.
• Wyndham CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people with a disability to apply.
• Wyndham CEC acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals and handles personal information in compliance with National Privacy Principles.
• The successful applicant will require a Victorian driver’s licence and must have the right to work in Australia.

To download a copy of the Job Description please go to https://www.wyndhamcec.org.au/wpmain/careers/

Enquiries to Poly Kiyaga at above email or 03 9742 4013.