About the role:

This is a part-time contract until June 2025 x 2 opportunities – 1 position for 28 hours per week and 1 position 13 hours per week – must be available on Sunday’s, Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. Starting base hourly rate of $43.74 plus penalty rates for Sunday’s, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options.

About Uniting:

When your part of Uniting NSW.ACT, your part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

As a Community Village Activities Worker, you’ll be the heart of the Far North Coast Community Village. You’ll engage with residents, especially those who’ve experienced the devastating impact of recent floods. Your work will create meaningful activities that foster connection, resilience, and healing.

You will build relationships, identify the needs of residents, and implement community-driven projects that provide hope and comfort. Whether you’re supporting an individual or leading group events, you’ll be providing more than just activities – you’ll be helping people rebuild their lives.

What you’ll do:

• Engage with young people and the wider community to build trust and rapport.
• Identify challenges faced by residents and work collaboratively to create activities that uplift and empower.
• Collaborate with community members to implement projects that strengthen resilience and promote recovery.
• Be a mentor, a support system, and a facilitator of healing and growth.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure the community receives the highest quality support.
• Facilitate youth activities on site

What we’re looking for:

You’re more than a worker – you’re a compassionate leader who listens deeply and acts boldly. You are someone who:

• Is passionate about community development and youth engagement
• Understands the challenges faced by those affected by trauma and natural disasters
• Is skilled in facilitating community-driven initiatives and solution-focused planning.
• Can connect with diverse groups of people, especially in regional and Aboriginal communities.
• Is a natural communicator, with excellent skills in advocacy, conflict resolution, and mediation.
• Minimum Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services or related
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth
• Current drivers license and NSW WWCC

Benefits and culture:

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base hourly rate of $43.74 plus super.
• Access to generous salary packaging options – pay less tax!
• Career development opportunities
• Amazing workplace culture 
• Purpose driven career: Be part of an organisation that’s truly making a difference in the lives of families.
• Enjoy training, mentoring, and the chance to develop new skills.

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at bcondon@uniting.org or 0422424225. 

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.  
 

Closing date: 11:55pm, Tuesday 1^st October 2024