About the Role  

This is part-time contract opportunity working 15 hours per week until June 2025 (with possible extension) based at Wardell Community Village. Hourly rate of $43.74 plus super, plus penalty rates for Sunday work, plus access to generous salary packaging options. Leave benefits included.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

Be a driving force for recovery in Cabbage Tree Island Community. As a Youth Worker, you will implement and support activities that bring hope and resilience to residents, especially those impacted by the recent floods. Your focus will be on engaging with young people, fostering community connections, and creating meaningful projects that help rebuild lives.  

About you in the role  

• Connect with young people and the wider community to build trust and support.  
• Support delivery of youth activities that foster resilience, growth, and healing.  
• Collaborate with residents to develop community-driven projects that promote recovery.  
• Act as a mentor and advocate, especially for young men navigating challenges.  

About You  

You’re passionate about empowering youth and strengthening communities, with:  

• Minimum Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services, or related field.  
•  Experience in youth work (desirable)
• A current driver’s license and NSW WWCC.  
• Experience working with young people, especially young men, in community development or disaster recovery.  
• A strong ability to lead community initiatives and connect with diverse groups, particularly in regional and Aboriginal communities.  

Appropriate cultural knowledge and understanding of First Nations history, challenges and protocols is important to deliver effectively in this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Why Join Us  

At Uniting, we welcome you as you are and offer:  

• $43.74/hr + super and penalties
• Salary packaging options  
• Leave benefits included
• Professional development and career growth  
• A purpose-driven, inclusive workplace  

Ready to inspire and uplift your community?

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at bcondon@uniting.org

Applications will be reviewed in January 2025. 

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.  
 

Closing date:  11:55pm, Wednesday 8th January 2024