About You

You are a passionate, resilient, and well experienced youth worker who is driven to deliver quality supports to young people. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Diploma level qualification in Human Services, combined with significant skills and experience in youth work, or tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or related behavioural science discipline (must meet current requirement for eligibility for full membership with Youth Work WA)
• Case management and assessment skills
• 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
• Up to date knowledge of resources in the youth services field, including alcohol and other drugs, education, training and employment
• Understanding of youth housing and accommodation systems
• Strong practice ethos in being person centred, trauma informed and strength based in your approaches

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 families and communities across the state. 

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:-

• Salary starting from $86,950.50 plus 12% super and salary packaging 
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses 
• Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period 

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.  

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 If this role sounds like you apply now!  Shortlisting will commence immediately.

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

For further information please contact Daniel Langlands, Community Development Coordinator on 0411341868. 

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.