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YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR, DRIVE TO THE FUTURE
FULL-TIME
ABOVE SCHADS AWARD RATE - FROM LEVEL 4.1
THE ROLE WILL BE BASED IN KALGOORLIE, WA
Obtaining a license to drive can be a difficult process and is often out of reach for many young people. Because of this, WA PCYC has established our Drive to the Future (DTTF) Program to ensure that more young drivers are safe and qualified to drive and aims to improve overall community safety and the empowerment of young people.
Our Kalgoorlie team is looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about change and can lead our DTTF program and continue to make a difference in the lives of young people.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you!
About the role:
The Youth Program Coordinator will be leading the development, delivery and evaluation of our DTTF program. You will be a positive role model and provide practical in-car guidance for them to reach their goals of obtaining a Driver's License. Responsibilities include:
- Facilitating and planning the effective delivery of programs, activities and workshops relevant young people in line with contractual obligations
- Provide hands-on guidance for young people as they work towards their driver's license and broader life goals. This includes being in the car and provide supervised log book driving hours.
- Coordinating the evaluation of programs relevant to young people utilising appropriate evaluation tools
- Developing safe and effective workplace culture and providing leadership and direction to youth services staff and volunteers
- Representing PCYC within the local community and developing stakeholder relationships
- The overall delivery and performance of DTTF including governance, risk management, financial management and compliance
- Competitive remuneration – from SCHADS level 4.1 based on experience and qualifications!
- Salary packaging - access to salary packaging arrangements, which means up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free! (meaning more take home income after tax)
- Values-driven organisation- supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and successful
- Access to exclusive discounts and vouchers- this includes leading retailers such as Woolworths, Amazon, Hoyts and more
- Flexible work and leave arrangements - we understand the need for work-life balance and happy to discuss arrangements that would suit the needs of you and the team
- Career development opportunities - we believe in our team and we continue to provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals
- Employee Assistance Program - free, confidential and independent EAP, including free access to physical, mental and financial online support.
- A qualification in Youth/Community work (Diploma or above is highly desirable) or related area such as social work, psychology, behavioural science and/or equivalent experience.
- Possess an Australian Driver’s License for at least 4 years.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and evaluating youth programs with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and have a good understanding of the issues facing First Nations people
- Passionate about re-engaging young people through building positive professional relationships and utilising a strengths based, person centered, trauma aware, solutions focused approach
- Ability to practice to the standards of WA Youth Work Code of Ethics
- Be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance issued within a 6-month period.
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PCYC is a child safe organisation. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and we are committed to providing a child safe environment.
WA PCYC reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found prior.
