Job Description

Overview

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As an Activity Worker, you take a holistic, person‐centred approach to supporting young people aged 15–24 who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from family, community, education, training or employment. You deliver services across Cairns/Yarrabah/Mareeba regions, focusing on improving young people's capacity to re‐engage with education, build pathways into training and employment, and enhance their overall health and wellbeing.

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Qualifications

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- Knowledge of statutory requirements, the role, organisational programmes, policies and operations.
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- Sound discipline knowledge with experience, training and education.
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- Lesser formal qualifications may be acceptable, but substantial years of relevant experience required.
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- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
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- Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
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Compliance

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- Evidence of required qualification.
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- Satisfactory outcome of a current (less than 3 months old) National Criminal History Check.
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- Blue Card (QLD working with children card).
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- QLD drivers' licence 'Class C' or interstate equivalent.
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- Out of hours may be required from time to time.
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- Ability (and willingness) to undertake local/regional travel.
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- First Aid certificate and CPR certificate.
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What we can offer you

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- A rewarding career with a growing, respected for purpose not-for-profit organisation.
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- SCHADS Award Level 3 Community Services.
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- The option to salary package your earnings up to $15,899 per FBT year and further staff discounts.
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- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Chaplaincy Service.
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- A variety of training and professional development opportunities.
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- A willingness to explore adaptable workplace arrangements.
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📌 Activity Worker (Mareeba)
🏢 Anglicare North Queensland
📍 Mareeba