Isep Youth Coach - Cairns - Atsi Identified

AKG; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and professional development

Rewarding and supportive culture

Frequent training and support to excel

Free Employee Assistance Program

Novated car leasing

Wellbeing and Recognition Centre

Job summary

AKG is seeking a dedicated ISEP Youth Coach to support Indigenous Skills and Employment Program participants in Queensland. You will manage a caseload, assess goals, and provide pre- and post-employment guidance to help young people overcome barriers to education and work.

The role requires a formal qualification in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent, plus strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of success in delivering employment and/or community/non-vocational services to clients.
• Formal qualification in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services, Career Development or equivalent.
• Mental Health First Aid (Desirable).
• Experience in Youth Work, Community Services or Employment Services (Desirable).
• Well-developed organisational and time-management skills.
• Highly developed communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Indigenous Skills and Employment Program.
• Manage a caseload of participants who have vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment/study/health services.
• Ensure participants can participate and develop their personal journeys.
• Conduct initial assessments of participants to identify short- and long-term goals.
• Attend local secondary schools to provide information to staff and students about ISEP.
• Engage with young people in the local community.
• Support participants to access education and training opportunities.
• Provide pre-employment and post-employment support and training to participants.
• Participate in local community, employment and networking events and forums.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Formal qualification in Mental Health/Youth Work/Community Services or equivalent

Mental Health First Aid (Desirable)

Job description

RISE Ventures is committed to local communities and their needs – our strategy strengthens our presence and our connection with stakeholders in the Indigenous Skills and Employment Program (ISEP) goes far beyond just finding jobs. Whilst important, our role has shifted focusing on providing work opportunities, fostering and creating small enterprises, supporting emerging businesses, and supporting government objectives - assisting communities to plan for and RISE to the challenge of self-determination. This is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

A day in the life of a ISEP Youth Coach can include:

• Successfully deliver the Indigenous Skills and Employment Program
• Manage a caseload of participants who have vocational, and non-vocational barriers to employment/study/health services.
• Ensure participants can participate and develop their personal journeys
• Conduct initial assessments of participants to identify short- and long-term goals
• Attend local secondary schools to provide information to staff and students about ISEP
• Engage with young people in the local community
• Support participants to access education and training opportunities
• Provide pre-employment and post-employment support and training to participants
• Participate in local community, employment and networking events and forums

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated record of success in delivering employment and or community/non-vocational services to clients
• A formal qualification, minimum Mental Health. Youth Work, Community Services, Career Development or equivalent
• Mental Health First Aid (Desirable)
• Previous experience in Youth Work, Community Services or Employment Services (Desirable)
• Well-developed organisational and time-management skills
• Highly developed communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated record of success in delivering employment and or community/non-vocational services to clients

Being a part of the Rise Ventures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive culture
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to novated car leasing
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered you must...

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
• Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm

About AKG:

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing. As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose. For assistance with accessibility requirements or recruitment adjustments, contact our talent team at [e-mail]