Employment

Youth Futures WA currently has the following positions vacant.

Part Time Position Available

0.4 FTE Life Wise Program

Youth Futures WA has been providing services to our community’s most vulnerable young people who are homeless, at risk, marginalized and disadvantaged for over 24 years and continues to strive to increase the availability of these services across the Perth metropolitan area. For more information about Youth Futures WA services, please visit our website go to www.youthfutureswa.org.au.

This position is classified at Level 5 of the Social, Community, Homecare and Disabilities Services which equates to $23.01 per hour plus Salary Sacrifice Benefits.

We are seeking a team member to deliver a new initiative called Life Wise. This program which has been developed to assist young people whilst in juvenile custodial facilities and aims to develop and enhance young people’s independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, communication and maintaining rental properties. These skills will assist the young people to decrease the likelihood of homelessness and criminal behaviour upon release.

To be appointed to this position you must be able to demonstrate the following: 

  • Excellence in building and maintaining rapport with young people who are experiencing complex issues including low literacy levels.
  • The ability to deliver the program in a manner in which the participants can understand and develop skills.
  • Excellence in verbal and written communication and awareness of appropriate nonverbal communication.
  • Experience and excellence in working with Indigenous Australian young people particularly from rural and remote communities.
  • Experience in program evaluation.

    • Minimum qualifications will include a Diploma in Youth Work, Community Work or other related Human Services Studies, C Class Drivers licence, a Working with Children Check and Police Clearance. A qualification in Training and Assessment is desirable.

    The role 2 days per week, 6 hours per day one of which is Friday. The position is through until February 2013 and is primarily based in Canning Vale.

    To apply please send a cover letter outlining your experience, skills and abilities relevant to this position, and attach your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

    If you require further information regarding the position please contact Melissa on 9300 2677

    Closing Date 9th February 2012.

       

    Administration Officer

    Readvertised

    An exciting new position is available within our Management and Administration Team.

    We are seeking a suitably qualified individual to provide administrative support for the day to day running of the Agency including:

    • Reception and administration support
    • Financial and statistical data entry
    • Team meeting coordination and support
    • Basic IT maintenance and support for network users
    • Updating of Agency website and social media
    • Liaison with contractors, volunteers and partner agencies
    • Assistance with HR processes and fleet management

    To be successful in this position you will have:

    • 3 – 5 years experience in an administrative position
    • Sound understanding of administrative processes
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Information Technology literacy and confidence
    • Mature work outlook with high attention to detail
    • MYOB or Quickbooks experience would be an advantage

    This position is classified at Level 4 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award,
    commencing salary is $43,000- to $46,000- p.a. with the option to receive $16050- tax free through salary sacrificing giving the commercial equivalent salary of $48,000- to $51,800-.

    To apply please send us a cover letter outlining your experience, skills and abilities relevant to this position, and attach your resume.

    For further information please contact Anne on 9300 2677.

    Applications must be received by close of business Friday 20th January 2012.

    Further details of the position and the job description are available.