Job Description
The Department of Education, Darling Downs South West Region is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual with a passion for supporting vulnerable, disengaged young people to join our team as a Senior Project Officer (Identified).As part of the Student Child and Family Connect portfolio, in this role, you will have the responsibility to undertake specialist project activities to achieve the outcomes of the Barambah Youth Services Hub, along with responsibilities tracking and supporting the engagement of disengaged school-aged children across our region as part of the Youth Engagement Team.This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis, apply now!Job details Position status PermanentPosition type Full-timeOccupational group Education & TrainingClassification AO5Workplace Location Darling Downs - MaranoaJob ad reference QLD/DSR577458/24PClosing date 05-Aug-2024Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact person Gaye O'SullivanContact details 0460 002 602Access theYour RoleThis role is based at the Barambah Youth Services Hub located on the grounds of Murgon State High School reports to the Manager, Barambah Youth Services Hub/Regional Youth Engagement Service. The Barambah Youth Services Hub services youth from across the Murgon, Cherbourg and South Burnett communities and surrounds, through a range of agencies delivering services that meet the health and social needs of young people.We are looking for an individual who excels in interpersonal relationships and has a strong dedication to supporting youth services in the community.Within this role you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality administration processes to support Youth Hub functions. This will include managing booking registers and record keeping systems, supporting the collection and analysis of service data, and other project activities to deliver Youth Hub goals and priorities.You will report to the Youth Hub Manager and support the Youth Hub Manager in maintaining collaborative relationships with service providers, in order to ensure service responsivity to community and youth needs.As part of the Student Child and Family Connect team, the successful candidate is also someone with a passion for supporting vulnerable disengaged young people. This position will support engagement of disengaged school children in education, training or employment options.Qualities and skills required include:strong organisation skills;demonstrated interpersonal communication and case management skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with young people and the broader community;high level administration skills and knowledge including maintaining booking registers and systems that collect and analyse data;demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships; anddemonstrated ability to support a positive team environment.Mandatory Requirements for and Identified Role:It is a genuine occupational requirement for Identified roles that the position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritageFor administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured.How to ApplyPlease attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for ApplicantsQueensland Government
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