KYOTS Engagement Officer – Casual Ongoing

**Please note that positions advertised as “Casual Ongoing” remain open on a continuous basis. As staffing needs arise, applications are reviewed from the existing candidate pool, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.**

Brief Summary of role:

The Youth Outreach & Transport Officer is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the Kalano Youth Outreach & Transport Service in line with the agreed hours of operation and the key responsibilities listed below. The Youth Outreach & Transport Officer is responsible for the interaction with youth found to be unaccompanied in the Central Business District and Katherine surrounding areas and to assist each client by way of referral to third party stakeholders and or transport.

The role is focused on the below objectives:

• Demonstrated understanding of the social and emotional wellbeing issues and barriers affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Experience working with Indigenous Youth and the willingness to undertake further training and development
• An understanding of case management or willing to learn
• Work collaboratively with other youth service providers and inter-agency forums
• Divert young people away from anti-social behavior and entry into the criminal justice system
• Liaise with Police and emergency services
• Patrol known hotspots with high youth activity
• Referring individuals to other relevant service providers.
• Prepared to complete training relevant to outreach objectives as required
• Ability to work within set timeframes and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to cooperate and work together with staff, management, service providers and Promote the organisation in a positive manner.

Salary and Conditions:

Employment Type: Casual

Salary Range: $35.0980 per hour (Plus Casual loading & other applicable allowances)

Hours of Work: Wednesday – Friday 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Location: Kalano’s Transport Services Office – Katherine, NT.

The applicants should possess the following:

Mandatory before commencement:

• Valid NT Driver’s License
• Valid NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• National Police Check

Experience & Skills

• Experience working with Indigenous people
• Competent knowledge of computer software and systems (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
• Understanding of the barriers and challenges that Indigenous people face in the NT
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, staff and stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of work, health and safety principles and practices

Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons encouraged to apply

All applications are to include an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role and apply via our Kalano’s Careers page to be accepted.

Position Descriptions can be obtained from Human Resources.

Phone 08 89722588 | Email hr@kalano.org.au

**Please note that positions advertised as “Casual Ongoing” remain open on a continuous basis. As staffing needs arise, applications are reviewed from the existing candidate pool, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.**