Job no: 495356 Work type: Permanent (Full-Time) Location: Hervey Bay Categories: Administration & Office Support, Employment Servicesyourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, focusing on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, and support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.Your opportunityJoin our team in Hervey Bay as a Youth Engagement Assistant and create a warm and inviting atmosphere for all who step through our doors! As the initial point of contact, your role will involve delivering exceptional customer service to welcome young people and their families, guiding them to our team of experts for further assistance.Your key day-to-day tasks will include:Be the heart and face of yourtown and warmly greet all staff, members, and visitors to our site.Craft, plan, and deliver fantastic weekly events, bringing our young people & the community together with the perfect blend of hospitality and energy.Provide relevant information and support regarding transport, amenities, and areas of interest around the site.Proactively find opportunities to provide positive and friendly service to staff and clients.Provide administration and office support to the wider team and organise office supplies and catering as required.What we are looking forBe a natural problem solver and have the ability to connect with young people!Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully engage and deliver information to clients and staff.Friendly and self-aware team player with the ability to build strong relationships.Demonstrated experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment.You enjoy cooking and utilising your creative flair to cook meals for our young people.If you are looking for an opportunity to kick start your career in community services, then this is the role for you!Your benefitsSalary sacrifice options to increase your take-home pay.Monthly RDOs.Access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceuticals, automotive services, clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays!Opportunities for internal and external professional development.Free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules.A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing.YourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps.Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family.Access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations.An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer.How to applyIf you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods, and the wider community in Australia.To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: yourtown careers.For any questions about the role, please contact: Kerry Smith | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and believes that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.Yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people, and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment, including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check."In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference" Advertised: 13 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time#J-18808-Ljbffr