Ops2 Youth Support Worker

Description:

Department for Education
Job reference: 681814
Location: 5085 - LIGHTSVIEW
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why Work With Us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About The Role
The Youth Support Worker will be responsible for assisting in the supervision and provision of a safe and secure, away from home environment for Anangu secondary students attending Avenues College and boarding at Wiltja Boarding located in Lightsview. This position will contribute to the social and educational development of students and support their integration into the community. They will also assist with the care and development of children and young people by providing an appropriate level of safety and supervision, whilst supporting the health and emotional welfare of students.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil.
Desirable: A professional qualification in youth work, community services, or an allied field.
Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 per annum (1.0 FTE, will be adjusted to actual hours worked) + casual loading (25%).
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Cheryl Arthur, Manager, Wiltja Boarding, via tel: (08) 8359 4620 or email: cheryl.arthur@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note
Multiple casual vacancies available.
Applications close: 15/07/2025 11:45 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.