Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($90,451 - $95,531) | PN66482,Several

On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period. Youth Work Practitioner Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency Closes: 18 November 2024 Details: The Youth Work Practitioner roles will work as a team to support the delivery of an evidence and data driven Youth Support Service to students. The Youth Work Practitioner roles will use their skills and experience to support the Youth Support Service provision and contribute to the professional practice of Youth Support Workers in schools through delivery of group and individual programs for students/schools presenting with complexity. Youth Work Practitioners provide multi-tiered youth work service provision to schools through a centralised process to ensure equity across ACT public schools. Senior Youth Workers provide professional learning and professional practice supervision for school-based youth support workers. The Youth Work Coordinator provides professional supervision for the Senior Youth Workers. The Director/Team Leader oversees the operational needs of the team, and the Senior Director (Clinical Practice) oversees the strategic and policy direction of the Service. The ideal candidate has experience in leading and supporting professionals capable of providing timely, high-quality services. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of supports and be familiar with education settings and can impact positively on student outcomes through developing a strong understanding of needs, strengthening communication, building capacity in schools and championing Directorate commitments to continuous improvement. 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. Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s licence
• The Youth Work Practitioner role requires that applicants have obtained, at a minimum, an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent.
• Access to a private vehicle with comprehensive insurance

Highly Desirable

• Minimum AQF Cert IV in Youth Work or Diploma in human services with additional training in a youth work role
• A minimum of three years work experience in youth work or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in education or a related area.
• A comprehensive knowledge of youth services and programs in the ACT, and established connections with the ACT Youth and Community Sector.
• Completion or willingness to undertake training: such as Trauma Informed Practice, Cultural Awareness, Youth Mental Health First Aid and Alcohol and other drug harm minimisation.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply If you are interested in making a difference to the outcomes of our children and young people, we encourage you to submit an application. To enable us to assess your merit, your application should include your:

• Current curriculum vitae - Your curriculum vitae is your introduction to the selection committee and includes personal details, professional experience, and qualifications. It may also contain a list of publications, presentations, awards or honours, affiliations with professional associations and community interests relevant to the capabilities. The format may be chronological and/or functional. A chronological curriculum vitae starts with your most recent experience. A functional curriculum vitae concentrates on what has been achieved, rather than the positions held. Focus on relevant achievements rather than merely describing the duties of positions held.
• Individual response to the Selection Criteria - In four pages or less your Statement of Claims against the Selection Criteria should summarise how your skills, personal qualities and experiences would enable you to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. It is in your interests to present your application in a way that demonstrates significant outcomes associated with each of the criteria, as well as the capabilities and behaviours that underpin them.
• Two Referees - Provide two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. Referees may be contacted at any time during the selection process, and the panel may request a written or verbal referee report. It may also be necessary to go to additional referees. Referees will not be contacted without your knowledge.

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