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Residential Youth Worker Tennant Creek, NT Kununurra, WA

About Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL)

AHL’s purpose is to provide culturally safe, fit-for-purpose, affordable accommodation for Indigenous Australians who need to be away from home to access employment opportunities, health, education and other essential services.

A career with AHL will provide you with a chance to contribute to improving the quality of life and economic opportunity for Indigenous Australians. We offer rewarding experiences and rewarding employment conditions.

A Residential Youth Worker opportunity is now available for motivated and experienced individuals to join AHL in a fast paced, operational environment. Reporting to the Head of Boarding/Deputy Head of Boarding, Residential Youth Workers are key to providing student support and pastoral care in a residential setting. Success in this role requires an understanding of Indigenous Australian societies and cultures, experience working in educational support, tutoring, youth mentoring or similar roles, and a desire to make a difference.

What we offer

Job Title: Residential Youth Worker

Classification: APS Level 3

Job Type: Ongoing/Non-ongoing, Full-time, Casual

Salary: $57,583 - $61,106 pa plus 15.4% superannuation

District Allowance $3,685 / $6,497 pa (without or with dependents)

Benefits: Salary Packaging: Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 pa for rent or mortgage

Leave In addition to 4 weeks of annual leave, secondary education hostel staff enter close-down during the prescribed school term breaks. This generally means an extra 6-8 weeks of paid leave per year, noting that staff may be recalled for 2 weeks each year for training, relief work, or to prepare the hostel for the next school term. The provisions for all AHL employees are contained in the AHL Enterprise Agreement.

Reporting to: Head of Boarding/Deputy Head of Boarding

Position Contact: Laura Richmond - 02 6212 2042 / applications@ahl.gov.au

Closing Date Thursday, 11 April 2019

Successful candidates will commence in their position for Term 2. We are also seeking to establish a merit pool for future vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months. In addition, AHL will add to a casual/on-call pool of employees available to provide backup arrangements for staff on leave.

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Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Students

Assist and encourage students with routine school activities, including class preparation and attendance, homework

and studies.

Engage with students through group work and culturally appropriate recreational activities. Assist to develop

educational and cultural support initiatives, including mentoring and leisure activities that foster well-being and

independence for students.

Work collaboratively with the Residential Youth Worker team and other hostel staff to provide one-on-one support

to students, ensuring their personal and educational development. Contribute new ideas and identify opportunities

to improve the boarding experience for students.

Contribute to student’s individual care plans, and identify opportunities for development of skills or additional

support.

Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of students, adhering to AHL’s child protection policy at all times.

Hostel Operations

Be responsible for administrative tasks including student applications, ABSTUDY support and student appointments

(i.e. medical, academic).

Oversee general housekeeping and residential support for boarding students. Complete allocated tasks as directed

by the Head of Boarding and Deputy Head of Boarding.

Participate in strategic planning and decision-making concerning business improvements for Secondary Education.

Where required, assist with general domestic duties, housekeeping, cooking or kitchen-hand assistance to ensure

the effective and efficient operations of the hostel at all times.

Perform the duties of the First Aid Officer, Harassment Contact Officer and Fire Warden as required.

Community Engagement

Keep informed of local community, education and employment activities and issues, to identify key priorities and

challenges for students.

Develop good rapport with local communities to offer supportive social and cultural connections for students.

Build rapport, foster and maintain relationships with school community.

Assist to resolve moderately complex issues to ensure a positive boarding environment and community for students.

Work, Health & Safety (WHS)

All workplace tasks will be performed in a manner which upholds AHL’s commitment to safety of its staff and residents by adhering to relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices at all times. This includes the requirement for an employee to: o Promptly report workplace hazards and WHS issues, including injury or illness, to their manager or Health and

Safety Representative (HSR) as soon as practicable o Report an unsafe, hazardous or emergency situation using AHL’s critical incident management framework and

procedures o Appropriately use equipment or substances provided by AHL and report all asset and property maintenance

related matters.

Other Other duties as directed.

Whilst this duty statement summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks, it is not a definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken. Tasks can vary at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the employee. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the employee may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.

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Skills and Experience Required

All applicants will be assessed in relation to their ability to perform in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the social justice principles of equity and workplace diversity, and occupational health and safety in the workplace.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Values Commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This commitment will be shown by your capacity to:

Understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures

Identify issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today

Communicate respectfully.

Personal Attributes Proven integrity, reliability and adaptability

Proven ability to plan, organise and work effectively in a team

A positive, proactive and compassionate attitude.

Skills and Experience Demonstrated experience in designing and participating in youth activities supporting their social and educational development

Knowledge and understanding of educational challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, especially in a boarding environment

You must also demonstrate a detailed understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices, and be committed to operational needs, performing additional duties as requested.

Physical Requirements

Incumbents need to be in good physical health. They will be required to walk, lift and carry, work a flexible schedule, and must be able to move continuously during working hours. Shift work may apply.

Mandatory Qualifications

Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care, or a willingness to commence studies

Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

Current Bus Licence for light-rigid vehicles (up to 25 seats) or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Qualifications/

Experience

Mental Health First Aid Certificate.

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To be eligible for engagement and to maintain employment, applicants must:

Provide proof of Australian citizenship

Hold a Working with Children Check or apply for one (prior to engagement)

Undergo a satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement)

Meet fitness for duty requirements (prior to engagement) and

Satisfactorily complete a six month probationary period (once employed).

Notes

This is an Identified Position and Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply, as well as non-Indigenous jobseekers with a

demonstrated commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The successful applicant will need to

demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and display respect and dignity in

all their dealings with staff and residents.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment

activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum

requirements for the position. For more information see: http://www.apsc.gov.au/priorities/disability/recruitability

How to apply

1. Complete the position Application Form. Be sure to include details for two referees.

2. Prepare your resume outlining your career history, skills and qualifications.

Email your Application Form and resume to applications@ahl.gov.au by the closing date of 11 April 2019. Please be sure to include your name and the position in the subject of your email.