Start: To be negotiated with successful candidate.Salary: School Officer, Level 5.ABOUT THE ORGANISATIONInala Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 23 Flexible Schools throughout Australia who offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs and flexible schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.The purpose of a Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Youth Worker reports to the Area Principal or delegate. The Youth Worker supports and leads:effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.physical health and emotional wellbeing of the young people.development and implementation of the schools strategic and operational plans regarding the function of your role as youth worker.maintenance of a supportive and inclusive school environment.relationships with the school, staff, students and their families, industry, and community organisations in relation to planning, actions and achieving outcomes.young people to engage with relevant external agencies through appropriate referral pathways and stakeholder meetings.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A Working with Children Clearance NoticeCurrent driver's licence (essential) or Light Rigid license (highly desirable)Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of the local First Nations communities.HIGHLY DESIRABLE:An understanding of and commitment to principles of social justiceUnderstanding of current youth work practice, trends and issues in service provision to marginalised young people particularly within the alternate education sectorSound level of verbal and written communication skills, including participating in meeting processes, report writing and negotiation skillsSkills in computing (especially word processing, Internet) and skills, or the ability to develop skills in databaseProven ability to work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi-disciplinary teamQualifications at Degree, Diploma or Certificate level with Social Work/Youth Work experience (or working towards a qualification) or equivalent life experienceWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUSmall group sizes with a flexible approach to learningSalary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a12.75% Superannuation contributionInduction, Wellbeing and Professional Development OpportunitiesDedicated support to assist new youth workersGreat team environmentHOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jonathan Klein, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on or via email .APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2025.The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.