Youth Support Worker

Your Role as a Youth Support Officer
The Youth Support Officer will assist in the delivery of services and activities to the community and in particular to young people aged 12-17 years covering all Gold Coast Hubs. This will include the development and facilitation of structured school holiday activity programs for young people.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting in the development and facilitation of structured activities and workshops, in particular throughout the school holiday periods.
Supporting and assisting the community to access Gold Coast Youth Hubs as a community and supervise as required.
Providing administrative and other support to senior team members,
Engaging and sustaining effective and professional relationships with the young people accessing the programs.
Cooperating, liaising and negotiating with key stakeholders and youth service providers in relation to access and use of the Youth hub.
What We Offer
Salary Packaging: As a not‑for‑profit employer, we offer generous salary packaging benefits that help maximise your take‑home pay. You can package up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment—reducing your taxable income and giving you more in your pocket.
Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing
Wellbeing Support: Access to discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships, and free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program.
Career Advancement Opportunities: We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications in Human Services or a related field (or working towards) and /or extensive experience working in the Community Sector.
Experience in program service delivery to young people.
Ability to function both as part of a team and autonomously with minimal supervision.
Willingness to commute to our Youth Hubs across the Gold Coast and to work during Queensland school holidays.
Essential Requirements
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work
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