Are you a creative and passionate youth worker willing to share your lived experience of identity and cultural connection?

Role: Cultural Diversity Youth Worker

Time fraction:  Full time role

Status: Fixed term until 30 June 2025

Location: headspace Ballarat

Ballarat Community Health and headspace Ballarat are seeking an experienced Youth Worker, with lived experience of cultural diversity, to work with young people from CALD backgrounds.

Reporting to the Headspace Centre Manager, you will support young people aged 12-25 and their families and carers, who have culturally diverse backgrounds to access headspace in a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive and welcoming way.

About us:

Ballarat Community Health is a for-purpose, not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of primary health services required by the local community. We work to promote health and wellbeing, and provide quality and affordable healthcare to our community, with a commitment to the most vulnerable.

headspace Ballarat is a youth friendly, community-based health and wellbeing service for young people aged 12-25 and their families. It is a place where young people can receive help for physical health needs, education & employment, mental health support and alcohol & other drug issues. All services are provided free of charge. The support offered builds the resilience and future potential of young people, by delivering effective and innovative services in partnership with the local community. Our staff are passionate, engaging and committed to providing high quality youth focused care to the young people of Ballarat.

The opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Worker who is passionate about working with young people with a culturally diverse background

You will work directly with young people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background in a clinical capacity to provide assessment, referral and evidence based mental health treatment. The role will also participate within the community to engage culturally and linguistically diverse young people and their families, as well as cultural communities and community stakeholders.

This role is important in supporting our youth to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities. Drawing from your own lived experience of cultural diversity, you will work closely with young individuals to provide unique insights, mentorship, and support in their personal growth, intercultural understanding, and social development, emphasising the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and respect.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds, their families and communities.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services or related field
• Experience in assessment and provision of mental health support to young people
• Highly developed engagement skills, with a connection to Ballarat’s cultural communities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving ability

headspace Ballarat is a great place to work:

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Our staff benefits include:

• Salary packaging – up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
• Social club
• Ballarat – Australia’s most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

Interested?

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here

For further enquiries about this role please contact Janelle Johnson, headspace Ballarat Manager, on telephone 03 5304 4777

How to apply

Complete the online application questions and upload your cover letter and CV at https://bchc.org.au/careers/

In your cover letter ensure that you:

• Clearly explain how your personal values, knowledge and experience align with the key selection criteria in the position description and Ballarat Community Health’s purpose.
• Outline how the role fits with your current career aspirations.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday 20 November 2023.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Be more than part of your community – be someone making a difference for people in your community. Apply now!