Indigenous Youth and Family Support Worker

Shape futures, inspire young minds, and make a lasting impact at Carinity Education – Shalom. 

• Do you enjoy making a real difference in the lives of young people?
• Join Carinity – where people, purpose and care come first
• Permanent full-time position available

About the role:
At Carinity Education – Shalom, we’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. The Indigenous Youth and Family Support Worker encourages the spiritual and cultural development of students, particularly young Indigenous students, identifying personal support needs and strategies for overcoming barriers to their education.

This role requires availability Monday to Friday between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM.

What do you need for the role?

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services or a similar relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in working with Indigenous families and students or other relevant experience, preferably within a school environment
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to all students, teachers, support staff, parents and families within the school community
• Hold a current Working with Children check (Blue Card)
• Current driver’s licence

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Access to an employee assistance program
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
• On-going professional development and training
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

How to apply
Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.