Indigenous Case Worker

Career Employment Australia; Townsville City; Presencial; AUD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Career Employment Australia Ltd in Townsville is seeking a dedicated Case Worker to support Indigenous Youth Mobility Pathways (IYMP). You will work with the Project Coordinator to monitor students' educational progress and help connect them with training and study opportunities.

The role requires strong planning, community engagement and excellent record-keeping, plus the ability to build relationships with Indigenous communities and partner education providers.

Formación

• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous culture.
• Experience supporting Indigenous youth.
• Strong planning and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with community engagement.
• Excellent written and record-keeping skills.
• Good understanding of vocational education, universities and apprenticeships.

Responsabilidades

• Overseeing each participant's educational progress.
• Developing, reviewing and updating training plans with goals.
• Sourcing education, training and work opportunities for participants.
• Providing mentoring for participants.
• Identifying issues and referring to specialist services as required.
• Developing and maintaining links with ABSTUDY, Group Training, Australian Apprenticeships, TAFE, other RTOs and universities.

Conocimientos

Indigenous culture knowledge

Youth support

Planning and decision-making

Community engagement

Record keeping

VET/HE systems knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Career Employment Australia Ltd are currently recruiting for a full-time Case Worker to support students within the Indigenous Youth Mobility Pathways Project (IYMP) in Townsville. IYMP assists Indigenous youth (16-24 yrs) from remote regions to relocate to Townsville to undertake vocational training, university study and Australian Apprenticeships. IYMP provides education, accommodation, life skills and mentoring support to participants engaged in the project.

The Case Worker works cohesively with the Project Coordinator and is responsible for:

Overseeing each participants educational progress.

Developing, reviewing and updating training plans by setting out training goals, personal goals andsustainableemployment goals.

Sourcing education, training and work opportunities for IYMP participants.

Providing mentoring for each participant.

Identifying issues and referring to specialist services as required.

Developing and maintaining links with ABSTUDY, Group Training, Australian Apprenticeships, TAFE, other RTOs and Universities and their Indigenous support units.

Establishing and maintaining links with all relevant support programs or services within their IYMP Host Location and visiting Indigenous communities within their region.

Maintaining accurate and up to date information for IYMP Reporting.

Candidates must demonstrate:a deepunderstanding of Indigenous culture, previous experience supporting youth, strongplanning and decision making skills, experience with community engagement, excellent written and record keeping skills and a good understanding of vocational education, university education and Australian Apprenticeship systems.

A current drivers licence, ability to obtain a national police check and valid working with children card are essential.

Indigenous Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.