Youth Engagement Worker - Back on Track - Student Support - Multiple PositionsDepartment for Education, Children and Young PeopleSchools and Early YearsStudent Support
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 24 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
$80,593 to $92,764 per annum
Employment type:Permanent, full-time
Region:North, South, North West, Statewide
Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a coaching and support service which assists young people and their families to re-engage with the educational system.
The incumbent will build and maintain relationships with young people and their families, and contribute to improving transition, attendance, and retention.
The role will build capacity in young people and increase their participation in educational and training programs.
This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.
Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well, and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Duties The Back on Track program focuses on supporting young people to engage with the requirements of the Education Act, with a specific focus on young people who have not transitioned from year 10 to years 11 or 12.
The program aims to support young people without an active enrolment by reconnecting and assisting them in navigating personal barriers to education and learning, to successfully assist in their re-engagement with education or training.
Period of Appointment Ongoing - Start date of 2 February 2025
Hours per fortnight 73.5 hours per fortnight
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)Current Drivers LicenceA Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent.Applicants should forward/include: a statement addressing the selection criteria;a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11:30 PM AEDT on the advertised closing date. Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone or email .
Contact Person:Name: Di KingTitle: Program Manager - Back on TrackPhone: Email:
Additional Information: Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr