Type: Part‑time *Service hours are 12:30 to 7:00pm Monday to Friday*
Location: Southport, QLD
Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (Level 3) + full salary packaging options available – up to $15,900 per annum.
About Us
Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs, who championed social justice, mental health support, and innovative youth services. Today, the Foundation delivers frontline services and community support across NSW, ACT & QLD, with over 200 staff and 350 volunteers, deeply committed to helping young people affected by drugs, crime and mental health issues.
The Role
Noffs is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Engagement Worker (Part‑time) to deliver regular workshops, activities and interventions with at‑risk young people. The role focuses on quality engagement via creative arts, music, performance and events.
This position is based out of The Street University Southport, a non‑residential treatment centre for 12‑25 year‑olds with drug, crime and mental health issues. The centre offers workshops ranging from music and dance to computer coding, and evidence‑based counselling to reduce drug use, crime involvement and improve mental health and wellbeing.
The Street University places strong emphasis on working with local First Nations and multicultural cohorts of young people.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a varied and viable program of creative arts, workshops and recreational activities for young people.
* Acquire local knowledge and develop meaningful dialogue with young people.
* Work with young people to ensure their ideas contribute fully to the planning and delivery of sessions, projects and activities.
* Where appropriate, provide young people with targeted interventions and support guided by Therapeutic Crisis Intervention principles.
* Look for opportunities to form and leverage community partnerships and programs.
* Maintain accurate records and prepare high quality reports.
* Manage the smooth day‑to‑day operations of the centre.
* Attend and actively participate in relevant meetings.
* Must be available for shifts from 12:30pm to 7pm.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience in delivering creative arts based activities.
* Experience working with First Nations young people and young people from multicultural communities.
* Initiative, creativity and practical life skills to organise positive group programs and other activities for young people.
* Ability to develop, maintain and build positive relationships with key stakeholders.
* Proven organisational skills and the ability to multi‑task with attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and client management systems.
* Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.
* Must hold and maintain a cleared QLD Blue Card and a current Driver Licence (provisional licence minimum).
How to Apply
Submit your application via SEEK with a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest point and will be highly regarded. Interviews may be offered upon application.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. People from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People, People with Disability, Women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.
Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.
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