Activity Worker

Overview

As an Activity Worker, you take a holistic, person‑centred approach to supporting young people aged 15–24 who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from family, community, education, training or employment. You deliver services across Cairns/Yarrabah/Mareeba regions, focusing on improving young people's capacity to re‑engage with education, build pathways into training and employment, and enhance their overall health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory requirements, the role, organisational programmes, policies and operations.
• Sound discipline knowledge with experience, training and education.
• Lesser formal qualifications may be acceptable, but substantial years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
• Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Compliance

• Evidence of required qualification.
• Satisfactory outcome of a current (less than 3 months old) National Criminal History Check.
• Blue Card (QLD working with children card).
• QLD drivers' licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent.
• Out of hours may be required from time to time.
• Ability (and willingness) to undertake local/regional travel.
• First Aid certificate and CPR certificate.

What we can offer you

• A rewarding career with a growing, respected for purpose not-for-profit organisation.
• SCHADS Award Level 3 Community Services.
• The option to salary package your earnings up to $15,899 per FBT year and further staff discounts.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Chaplaincy Service.
• A variety of training and professional development opportunities.
• A willingness to explore flexible workplace arrangements.

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