Youth Program Facilitator

• Women's Activities and Self Help House (WASH House).
• Part Time – 56 Hours for fortnight (Fixed Term contract until June 2027, with possibility of extension)
• Based in Mt. Druitt
• SCHADS Award Level 4
• Salary sacrifice available

ABOUT THE WASH House

WASH House is a resource centre for women, proudly supporting the Blacktown community for over 40 years. Our mission is to reduce the impacts of poverty, social disadvantage, and violence, while empowering women to lead safe, connected, and fulfilling lives. Our work is grounded in Our Values of Equality, Justice, Respect, Courage, Non- Violence, Empowerment, Integrity and Inclusion.

We deliver a range of integrated services, including case management, counselling, therapeutic programs, skills building and social group programs, advocacy, and community engagement. We prioritise supporting our staff to deliver trauma informed, client centred and culturally safe services. 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Youth Program Facilitator’s role delivers services under the Communities for Children program aiming to contribute towards strong child friendly communities. The role is focused on delivering community strengthening activities that build individual and community capacity and foster community connections and participation for young women and girls. This includes facilitation and delivery of educational and social engagement activities and programs including events, group work and facilitating training and education.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated woman driven by feminist principles and a deep passion for empowering other women. With exceptional communication skills and a strong sense of empathy, you connect easily with individuals and groups. Your experience in delivering impactful training programs, along with your talent for building relationships and networking within the community, will enable you to inspire and uplift those around you.

Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Essential CRITERIA

• Relevant Qualifications in community development, youth work, or other related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience of minimum 2 years in community development / project management.
• Demonstrated high level communication and negotiation skills including ability to produce written reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in project/program management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating community development programs and initiatives for young people, particularly young women.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful partnerships with relevant partners including government and non-government organisations and community-based organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Superior computer skills, including the ability to create graphic and text content for the development of quality information and promotional materials fit for a range of purposes.
• Experience and confidence using social media, multimedia and audio-visual equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of social policy and issues that face women and girls.
• Knowledge and/ or experience in Domestic and Family Violence/ healthy relationships. 
• Conceptual skills, with sound analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Current driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working in/ existing connections within Blacktown LGA
• Experience in working with schools and delivering school programs.
• Knowledge or experience in delivering activities within the Communities for Children program.

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community. 
• Salary Packaging Benefits – Eligible employees can access salary packaging options as part of their employment benefits. 
• Learning & Development – Access training and development opportunities to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support – Benefit from Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives that support your health and wellbeing. 
• Inclusive Culture – Be part of a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace where your contribution is valued.

What to do now

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. This is a rolling recruitment process, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Suitable candidates may be contacted for an interview throughout the recruitment process, and the position may be filled once the right candidate is identified.

Please submit your application through this advertisement, including:

• A current resume
• A cover letter (written or video)
• A response outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience meet each of the Essential Criteria

Please ensure your application addresses all Essential Criteria, as applications that do not address the criteria will not be considered.

Mandatory Requirements

Successful applicants must hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance and provide evidence of this prior to commencement. WASH House will conduct a National Police Check as part of the pre-employment process.

Enquiries

For further information about the role, please contact Kate on (02) 9677 1962.