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About the roleselectability is currently seeking an enthusiastic youth mentor to join our BikeShed Programan initiative designed to empower at-risk youth. This is more than a mentoring role; it''s a chance to make a lasting difference in young lives through guidance, support, and skill-building.The youth mentor will support after-school activities like bike repair, group cycling, life skills workshops, and cultural connection sessions with First Nations Elders. Through mentoring and peer support, you''ll help young people overcome challenges, reduce challenging behaviours, and steer them toward long-term success.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:supporting at-risk young people to engage more effectively with education, employment readiness programs, and broader community initiativespromoting and fostering stronger connections to family and community networkssupporting young persons by encouraging positive decision-making and providing consistent support to disengaged or justice-involved young peopleIf you''re ready to make a meaningful difference and help individuals access the support they need, we invite you to apply for the youth mentor position at selectability.About youTo be considered for this rewarding role you will have:excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtena demonstrated ability to prioritise conflicting priorities as requiredability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomesa demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassiona proven ability to think critically and approach challenges with innovationpositive, can-do attitudeRole Requirementsprevious experience working with disadvantaged youthcurrent nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or ability to obtain)a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain prior to commencing)a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licenceroadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insuranceAbout the offerThe youth mentor is a fixed term part time position until 31 March 2027 based in Rockhampton.We offer a range of benefits including:hourly rate of $34.58 + superup to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefitsaccess to fitness passportflexible working arrangementscareer pathways and opportunities for developmentemployee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employeesApplyingIf this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.If you would like more information, please contact selectability''s HR officer Litia Pitt on (07) 4453 0100 or by email [email protected] usselectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.If you would like to know more, please visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr