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Job no: 496058
Work type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Brisbane South East
Categories: Employment Services, Youth Work
yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.
Realise your potential at yourtown
our program
Transition to Work (TtW) is the Australian Government’s youth specialist employment service that supports young people to develop practical skills to gain employment or connect with education or training. At yourtown, we understand everyone is unique – and so is their journey to finding work. We don’t just help with the job hunt. We provide tailored, youth-focused support for young people to get work, skills and practical help to transform their lives.
What distinguishes Transition to Work from other government services is that we are a choice program; our members have the choice to engage with our program. Our dedicated team collaborates closely with young people, tailoring a blend of activities and services to support their employment, education, and personal aspirations.
yourtown has been delivering youth specialist Employment Services for 18 years and is a well-respected, long-term Transition to Work provider. Come join our Transition to Work program where you can make a positive impact on the lives of young people within the community.
our opportunities
We have four exciting opportunities in the Transition to Work program in the Logan region and are thrilled to welcome passionate & dynamic professionals to yourtown. As part of our team, you'll play a key role in enhancing our brand presence and making a significant impact within the Transition to Work Program. Join us and be a part of our growth story!
Across Logan, we have opportunities for the following positions:
2x Employment Consultants: Join a collaborative support team dedicated to empowering young people. You'll focus on enhancing their skills, confidence, and readiness for employment through targeted and customised activities. Leverage your customer service expertise and relationship-building abilities to guide them toward meaningful, sustainable careers.
Recruiter: Work closely with employers to design suitable job opportunities, effectively matching young people with the right employment opportunities. Your collaboration will help create pathways to success and ensure positive outcomes for both
Youth Worker: Provide strengths-based case management to young people, supporting them to overcome both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment. In this role, you'll work closely with a dedicated team to deliver engaging, youth-focused workshops and services that build confidence, foster resilience, and empower young people to realise their potential by recognising and developing their existing strengths and capabilities.
what we are looking for
You are passionate about what you do. To you this is not just a job, it is your career – a choice that you make every day! Your practice is client-focused, our young people are at the heart of it, and you understand that they are the experts in their own lives.
Extensive knowledge of youth employment issues including challenges to employment, strategies to overcome challenges and a demonstrated empathy with young people.
Certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline a minimum of two years experience in a similar role; OR a minimum of four years of experience in youth work (or similar role) – this applies to the Youth Worker position only.
The drive to meet KPIs – it isn’t just a number; it is a young person’s life that you help change for the better.
You understand the local labour market and can develop employer focused strategies to place disadvantaged young people into sustainable employment.
Strong administrative skills, computer literacy and demonstrated attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
Confident with problem-solving on the go, navigating challenges with an outcomes-focused approach.
You’re a natural problem solver, who can multi-task and prioritise your workload.
Australian Drivers Licence.
Job no: 496058
Work type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Brisbane South East
Categories: Employment Services, Youth Work
yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.
Realise your potential at yourtown
our program
Transition to Work (TtW) is the Australian Government’s youth specialist employment service that supports young people to develop practical skills to gain employment or connect with education or training. At yourtown, we understand everyone is unique – and so is their journey to finding work. We don’t just help with the job hunt. We provide tailored, youth-focused support for young people to get work, skills and practical help to transform their lives.
What distinguishes Transition to Work from other government services is that we are a choice program; our members have the choice to engage with our program. Our dedicated team collaborates closely with young people, tailoring a blend of activities and services to support their employment, education, and personal aspirations.
yourtown has been delivering youth specialist Employment Services for 18 years and is a well-respected, long-term Transition to Work provider. Come join our Transition to Work program where you can make a positive impact on the lives of young people within the community.
our opportunities
We have four exciting opportunities in the Transition to Work program in the Logan region and are thrilled to welcome passionate & dynamic professionals to yourtown. As part of our team, you'll play a key role in enhancing our brand presence and making a significant impact within the Transition to Work Program. Join us and be a part of our growth story!
Across Logan, we have opportunities for the following positions:
2x Employment Consultants: Join a collaborative support team dedicated to empowering young people. You'll focus on enhancing their skills, confidence, and readiness for employment through targeted and customised activities. Leverage your customer service expertise and relationship-building abilities to guide them toward meaningful, sustainable careers.
Recruiter: Work closely with employers to design suitable job opportunities, effectively matching young people with the right employment opportunities. Your collaboration will help create pathways to success and ensure positive outcomes for both
Youth Worker: Provide strengths-based case management to young people, supporting them to overcome both vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment. In this role, you'll work closely with a dedicated team to deliver engaging, youth-focused workshops and services that build confidence, foster resilience, and empower young people to realise their potential by recognising and developing their existing strengths and capabilities.
what we are looking for
You are passionate about what you do. To you this is not just a job, it is your career – a choice that you make every day! Your practice is client-focused, our young people are at the heart of it, and you understand that they are the experts in their own lives.
Extensive knowledge of youth employment issues including challenges to employment, strategies to overcome challenges and a demonstrated empathy with young people.
Certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline a minimum of two years experience in a similar role; OR a minimum of four years of experience in youth work (or similar role) – this applies to the Youth Worker position only.
The drive to meet KPIs – it isn’t just a number; it is a young person’s life that you help change for the better.
You understand the local labour market and can develop employer focused strategies to place disadvantaged young people into sustainable employment.
Strong administrative skills, computer literacy and demonstrated attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
Confident with problem-solving on the go, navigating challenges with an outcomes-focused approach.
You’re a natural problem solver, who can multi-task and prioritise your workload.
Australian Drivers Licence.
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.