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Req ID: 479841 Personnel Area: Lifestyle & Community Services Branch: Connected Communities Salary Range: AUD $37.02 - $39.92 per hour, plus casual loading and superannuation Work type: Casual – may be 8 or more hours per week (shifts may include Saturdays and may include times through to 8pm on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) Duration: up to December 2021 Do you have exceptional skills working with young people? Are you passionate about young people reaching their full potential and fostering creativity? Brisbane City Council is committed to delivering inclusive programs that make a difference for young people who live, work, play or study in Brisbane. A core part of Council’s youth strategy is the Visible Ink program, which provides free access to creative spaces, equipment and staff support for young people aged 12 to 25 years. As a casual Youth Support Officer you will support the operation of Council’s Visible Ink Youth Hub based in Fortitude Valley. On varied shifts, you will interact with young people to offer support around creative activities, providing guidance on the use of equipment and facilities. You will be responsible for working collaboratively with our Visible Ink Coordinator on day-to-day processes including bookings, access for after hours, handling customer enquiries and providing general project support. You will also be doing regular checks on our space and equipment, as well as supporting the team with youth events if required. To be successful in this position you will need: previous experience working with young people or within the youth services sector a demonstrated track record in supporting and maintaining relationships with young people the ability to build rapport with a variety of stakeholders sound IT skills strong problem-solving skills including the ability to meet goals and identify improvements a supportive, peer mentoring approach; and a current “C” class driver’s licence. Qualifications/accreditation relating to Youth Mental Health First Aid would be highly desirable - this role may deal with incidents and support requirements for young people who access our Visible Ink space. Benefits of working for Council include: flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre award winning superannuation fund competitive salary Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane. How to apply: Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. This role will require a Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Position description: CLICK HERE - see instructions below. Benefits of working at Council: CLICK HERE Council’s diverse and inclusive workforce helps make Brisbane a great place to live, work and relax. NB. If you are having difficulties viewing attachments to this advertisement, please use the Chrome browser (Right click on the link and copy shortcut into the new browser) and ensure you are not using mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones. For more information: Please call Gayle Smith on 07 - 317 81176 Closing Date: Tuesday 17th March 2020 at 11:55pm. Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace. Council was awarded 2016 Employer of Year at the National Disability Awards and 2018 ‘Gold’ status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. Employees must apply for internal vacancies while at work signed in to Council’s system (Single Sign On) or from home using a Remote Connection Service using an RSA SecureID token to log into the system. Field based employees will be provided a system log in and password to enable them to apply online. Employees can call Resource and Contractor Management for additional assistance.

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Company Type: Government

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 0.5 - 1 billion (AUD)

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