<p>Key responsibilities </p><p>The key responsibilities of this position are intended to describe the general nature and responsibility of work in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of the position. Employees will also be required to follow any other position related tasks, duties and instructions, EREA policies, and to perform other position related duties required to support the networks compliance with its legislative obligations. Through consultation with the employee, the Principal/delegate may vary the responsibilities of the position temporarily as required, but within the skills and responsibility levels appropriate to the position. For example, this role may be required to fulfil the Administration Officer’s role if required. </p><p>Professional Knowledge </p><ul><li>Proficient level of knowledge and understanding of key issues for contemporary youth culture to be able to identify potential barriers impacting on young people and their families in the wider community </li><li>Proficient knowledge of community development within the context of Aboriginal communities within a cross cultural environment </li><li>Proficient knowledge of working or demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous people </li><li>High level of knowledge of program management skills including project planning, delivery, evaluation and the capacity to set program direction in consultation with relevant stakeholders </li><li>Proficient organisational skills in order to implement programs effectively </li><li>General knowledge of how to embed a community development approach across all work </li><li>Intermediate knowledge and ability to use various computer software packages </li><li>General knowledge and understanding of child safeguarding requirements and obligations that cover legal and policy requirements in and educational setting or similar </li></ul><p>Professional Practice </p><ul><li>Develop youth, programs and activities that result in positive social, emotional and cultural benefits to all members of the school community both during school terms and during school holidays </li><li>Ensure all workplace health and safety requirements are followed in accordance with the schools policy and procedures </li><li>Implement program activities in line with school agreed budget requirements </li><li>Ability to identify barriers to young people engaging in activities and adapt programs accordingly </li><li>Demonstrated ability to be an effective leader who inspires creativity, problem solving, ‘outside the box’, and aims for quality in service delivery </li><li>Provide motivational leadership to the young people when engaging in all programs </li><li>Demonstrated capacity to assess program delivery and work towards continuous improvement </li><li>Promote the values and principles of the school to ensure inclusion, empowerment and youth development when developing and implementing program activities </li><li>Ensure appropriate records are maintained including data entry, program plans and provide reports as required </li><li>Provide an advocacy role for young people in accessing other services in the community </li><li>Provide in class support by working with small groups as well as individual young people with classroom work </li><li>Provide a referral point for young people to appropriate support services in relation to child safeguarding </li><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of young peoples learning plans and other associated educational tools and surveys </li></ul><p>Professional Engagement </p><ul><li>Commitment to work under the four principles of operation, Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation to establish a “common ground” to resolve conflict, negotiate learning, recognise rights, where responsibilities and consequences are modelled and explored </li><li>Liaise with young people, community members, school groups and local service providers to identify and to develop program activities accordingly </li><li>Develop strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and actively seek collaboration </li><li>Develop and foster relationships with young people and their families </li><li>Ability to act in a professional manner at all times including tact and discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality </li><li>Facilitate effective communication with staff, young people, families, partner organisations and visitors that enhances the school image and contributes to the goals and ethos of the school </li><li>Be an active team member and work collaboratively to support the engagement and connection of young people to learning and the wider community </li><li>Provide a referral point for young people to appropriate support services in relation to child protection </li></ul><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>