54 reasons partners with Jamukurnu-Yapalikurnu Aboriginal Corporation (JYAC) to manage Martuku Jijiku Maya (Martu Student Hostel) in Newman.
The Hostel aims to support Martu students from remote communities in the Pilbara to attend Newman District Senior High School.
Working in close collaboration with Martu people and community, we are led by Martu elders and culture in our program development, decision-making, and daily operations. If y ou share the vision to provide access to education and opportunities for Martu Students in their own lands - we invite you to join us!
54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit. A place where your purpose matters.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity. A place to make a difference: ? In this role, you'll be based in our Martuku Jijiku Maya (Martu Student Hostel) in Newman, Western Australia .
Reporting to our Team Leader, you'll be responsible for providing high quality supervision, support, and leadership for up to 11 student residents at the Hostel.
A variety of shifts are required including weekday and weekend shift, day shifts, morning shifts, afternoon shifts, evening shifts, and sleepover shifts.
We have multiple roles available: Full time Part time (ideally approximately 25 hours per week) Casual (as needed) You will make a difference by: Facilitating and participating in activities designed to build young people's social and emotional wellbeing, life skills and educational attainment Developing and maintaining trusting relationships with students and their families Providing practical support, mentoring and advocacy for students Carrying out other duties as needed at the hostel, including cooking and cleaning Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.
We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people.
Our workforce is proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures, and beliefs.
We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.
Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave.
Other benefits include: Remote location allowance Relocation assistance, and rental subsidy, if relocating from elsewhere* Air conditioning subsidy* 5 weeks' annual leave, in addition to regular leave benefits* Award rate salary (SCHADS Level 3) plus access to full PBI salary packaging benefits* - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you Friendly and flexible work environment and a culture based on staff health and wellbeing * These benefits are not available to casual employees.
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits .
?? Does this sound like the place for you?
We'd love to hear from you.
Submit your cover letter and resume below.
There's no close date as this is an ongoing vacancy, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in and the ad will be closed once we've filled enough positions – so don't delay in applying!
Position Description: Youth Worker - Martu Student Hostel For more information about the program and the team that this role works in, see our Program Profile .
For any queries, please contact Jodie Patching on ****** .
Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups.
But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at ****** .
We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.
?? Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation.
All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here .
? Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
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