Youth, Sport and Recreation Officer

October 11, 2024

Barkly Regional Council

Ampilatwatja

PART TIME

Empowering youth through play, passion and patricipation!
Closing Date: Friday, 8 November 2024
Location: Ampilatwatja

Part-Time Position - Temporary (25 hours per week)
(End date: 30th November 2025)

About the Role
The Youth, Sport and Recreation Officer - Ampilatwatja position is pivotal in fostering positive relationships with youth frequenting the Youth, Sport and recreation Centre. You will lead activities, offer mentorship, and provide guidance in a nurturing and inclusive environment for all centre visitors. Responsibilities include overseeing behaviour, resolving conflicts with tact, and consistently modelling and encouraging positive conduct, ensuring the Youth, Sport and Recreation Centre remains a secure, enjoyable, and supportive haven for young people in the Barkly region.

The Essentials

Qualification or extensive experience in the provision of youth services/activities.
Leadership and motivation skills and the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Sound literacy, numeracy, report writing, and computer skills.
A current National Criminal History Check (within the last 3 months).

About You

You will enjoy working with diverse groups, showing flexibility and a commitment to delivering excellent programs and support.
You will have experience in planning and coordinating engaging youth sports and recreation programs, ensuring they meet the interests and needs of the community.
You are innovative, resilient and culturally sensitive, able to thrive under pressure while meeting community needs.

The Finer Details

Part-Time position paying Level 3 Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Hourly Rate of $27.95 per hour
Remote Community Zone Allowance of $2.51 per ordinary hour.
11.5% Superannuation.
Annual Leave with 17.5% Leave Loading.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au.
Need more information contact Susan Steele on (08) 8962 0048.
Applications Close Friday, 8th November 2024.

Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Clearance prior to any offer of employment.
Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check Northern Territory (Ochre Card) prior to commencement.

Suitable applicants may be appointed during the application process.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.
Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available