About You

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience: 

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent skills and experience
• Ability to engage and build strong relationships with and motivate ‘at risk’ young people
• Ability to work independently and appropriately respond to crises as necessary
• Ability to accept, respect and work with young people:
  • from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities
  • from different cultures, particularly with Aboriginal & CaLD young people
  • who may identify as LGBTI
  • from all belief systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated behaviour management, conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Record keeping skills, including the ability to work with computer software packages
• Up to date knowledge of resources in the youth services field
• Some flexibility for shifts, including weekends, public holidays and sleep-overs

The successful applicant must also have a valid National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children's, Provide First Aid and a WA Driver's Licence. 

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. The organisation may seek to request an international police clearance if necessary. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience you will make an impact to the lives of young people and communities across Perth. 

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:

• Starting salary $75,387 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
• Additional 3 days (pro-rata) leave per year and ability to purchase additional leave 

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work.  We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities.  We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better.  We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.  

But don't take our word for it!  Explore our Story Feed and hear from our staff about what makes Anglicare WA such a great place to work!

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If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you. 

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.  

For further information about the role or the program please contact Pia Hill, Senior Community Development Worker on Pia.Hill@anglicarewa.org.au.

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.