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About us Saints College is a school of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Ltd. Our team is committed to supporting young people in reengaging with learning through neuroaffirming, strengthsbased and traumainformed approaches that meet their individual needs. The Role The Youth Worker is responsible to assist and to support a young person''s engagement in learning. This position works collaboratively with teachers, other youth workers, wellbeing staff, and the school leadership. The employee in this position is required to have a thorough knowledge of youth work and / or social work theories and practices and experience in applying this knowledge. You will be employed on an ongoing parttime basis, commencing as soon as possible, and will be employed under the Catholic Education MultiEnterprise Agreement. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Qualifications and Requirements Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty Tertiary Qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology and Behavioural Science and / or equivalent experience Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months) Previous experience and / or qualifications relevant to supporting and / or leading an organisation''s commitment to being a childsafe organisation Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with a range of people Experience in supporting young people with disability and / or neurodivergence Ability to inspire and engage young people with learning activities Willingness to support young people and our team members to reach their potential Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. To Apply Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Careers at Saints College Careers. Applications must be submitted using the Apply on our careers page and include: A letter of introduction and a onepage response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them; A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills; Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment; if this is a school it needs to be the principal. For further information contact the People & Culture team: Applications will be assessed as they come through and the vacancy may be filled prior to the closing date of 4pm Friday 28 November. All applicants will be subject to EREA''s and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programmes for disenfranchised young people. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO. All staff abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at: Child Safe Standards: Policy | saintscollege.vic.edu.au #J-18808-Ljbffr