Description:
Job no: 495674
Work type: Permanent (Part-Time)
Location: Milton
Categories: Administration & Office Support
yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Powered by yourtown , Kids Helpline is here for children and young people whenever they need us, anytime for any reason 24/7, through tailored mental health counselling services in line with their changing preferences for help-seeking.
Realise your potential at yourtown .
your opportunity
Kids Helpline @ School (KAS) is an early intervention model which provides a proactive approach to promote wellness and increase the resilience of young Australians. KAS Facilitators are invited into primary school classrooms via video link to facilitate discussions with the students about key issues affecting children, and they work with the teacher prior to the session to tailor each session to meet the needs of the class.
Based at Milton and working with Kids Helpline@ School team, this role has responsibility for:- Respond to queries from schools and organisations wishing to engage in the program
- Act as a key point of contact by liaising with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring and responding to requests for general information
- Liaise with schools to manage bookings and logistics for workshops
- Develop information packages for all stakeholders including schools
- Provide effective calendar management for the Kids Helpline @ School team
This position is part time 3 to 4 days per week (flexible days and hours).
what we are looking for
You will be flexible to take on any task as required and will be able to work autonomously and collaboratively with the Kids Helpline @ School team. You will enjoy building relationships with key stakeholders and school staff and will have strong attention to detail.
You will bring:- passion, commitment and belief in young people
- certificate level qualification and a minimum of 1 year’s administrative experience; or a minimum of 3 years administrative experience
- good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and quality of work
- strong ICT skills including experience managing online databases and MS Office and the capacity to learn new systems quickly
your benefits
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.Your employment experience will include:
- salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
- opportunities for internal and external professional development
- free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
- a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
- yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
- access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
- access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
- an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
how to apply
If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/.
Contact: Marnie Elliot, Talent Partner on 0434 5609 384
Role closes: 19 February 2025
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"
Advertised: 06 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
19 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time