Youth & Playgroup Worker — 4-Day Week, Real Impact

Community Resources; Tuncurry; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Long weekend

Salary packaging

Job summary

Community Resources in Worimi Country, NSW, is seeking a Youth Worker and Playgroup Support Officer to engage with young people, families and communities. The role blends youth work with playgroup delivery and requires strong relationships, referrals and advocacy.

You will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, hold relevant qualifications, and contribute to culturally safe practice while supporting education, health and family services.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services, Youth Work, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or related field.
• Experience in youth work, case management or family support services.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, or commitment to culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine, respectful relationships with young people, children and families.
• Provide case management, advocacy, information and referrals.
• Support young people to access education, employment, health and community services.
• Coordinate, promote and deliver our community playgroup program.
• Create welcoming environments for children, parents and carers in playgroup activities.

Skills

Youth Work

Case Management

Cultural Safety

Communication

Group Facilitation

Education

Cert IV Community Services

Tools

Police Check

Job description

Community Resources in Worimi Country, NSW, is seeking a Youth Worker and Playgroup Support Officer to engage with young people, families and communities. The role blends youth work with playgroup delivery and requires strong relationships, referrals and advocacy.

You will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, hold relevant qualifications, and contribute to culturally safe practice while supporting education, health and family services.