Hughes Primary School (HPS) is a dynamic and high energy learning environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. Our vision is to inspire lifelong learners with open hearts and inquiring minds. As a Positive Education School, we support every child to flourish. Hughes Primary School is an International Baccalaureate Candidate School and through evidence based and future focused education we foster inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people. We demonstrate intercultural understanding and respect and act to create a better and more peaceful world. HPS has mainstream classes from Preschool to Year 6. The school hosts the Southside Primary Introductory English Centre (SPIEC), and a small group program. The Hughes Primary School Youth Worker will work alongside the deputy principal wellbeing to support students with challenging and complex needs, design and implement alternate learning and small group programs, plan, manage and organise community events and support Positive Education and the International Baccalaureate PYP. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/ Other Requirements: MANDATORY Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) HIGHLY DESIRABLE Certificate IV or Tertiary qualification in Youth Work Recent Industry experience DESIRABLE First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training. Note: This is a temporary position available 28 January 2025 until 26 January 2026. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply: Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae and written response to the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages). Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. LI-DNI