If you are interested in joining the Workplacement Team, please ensure you follow the recruitment process:
Step 1 – Submit your resume and covering letter on SEEK/ETHICAL JOBS website platform. IMPORTANT: ensure your covering letter explains how you match the requirements of this position
Step 2 – Complete the brief “SWC Work Placement Officer Application” via the Google Form:
Work Placement Job Application Form [Click to Complete Google Form]
Step 3 – Send a separate email to jayne@swconnect.org.au to notify SWC that you have completed the Google SWC Application Form AND re-attach your covering letter and resume
SWC will assess each application based on merits and if successful, we will contact you to move forward with the next stage of your application process.
Positions Vacant
Workplacement Officer
Workplacement Officer Position Description [PDF Download]
We are seeking an experienced, organised, motivated Administrator with strong customer service skills. The role will include coordinating student work placements with schools and employers processing and documenting all changes and other administrative duties.
> Full Time Position 37.5 hour week, hours per day and extra leave during school holidays negotiable
> Start 2022
> Sydney South West Location
> Salary commensurate with experience and skills + super + salary packaging tax benefit
What’s in it for you?
– Opportunity to work for an exciting, well established not for profit organisation
– Opportunity to grow and develop in an encouraging team
– Work for an organisation that is committed to a high level of customer service
– Salary Packaging benefits
– Extra leave during school holidays negotiable
Your key responsibilities will be:
– Enter employer, placement & student registration details, evaluation comments onto database
– Produce workplacement details and respond to workplacement changes with schools
– Call employers and monitor students and record details of calls/emails made, on database
– Problem solve and take responsibility for problems discovered
– Call existing employers to arrange workplacements for schools
– Actively contribute to team environment
– Maintain quality standards of customer service
If you are interested in joining the Youth Collective Impact Team (YCIT), please ensure you follow the recruitment process:
Step 1 – Review the YCIT Recruitment Resources from: SWC Recruitment Resources
Step 2 – Apply directly via SEEK | EthicalJobs (with attached resume and cover letter)
Step 3 – Complete the SWC Job Application Google Form: Youth Collective Impact Team Job Application Google Form [Click to Complete]
Step 4 – Send an email to careers@swconnect.org.au with your Resume and Cover Letter attached addressed to Ampha Mammone (Head of Strategic Development) and state in the subject line your First name and Surname plus Application Ref:
Youth Projects Officer – “SWCYCIT2022A”
Youth Events & Projects Admin Support Officer Role – “YCIT2022ADMIN”
Positions Vacant
Youth Projects Officer | Graduate / Entry Level Role
Youth Projects Officer Position Description [PDF Download]
*Due to the high level of interest in this role, please follow the recruitment process and complete ALL the required steps or you may not be considered/shortlisted for the roles.
The primary purpose of this role is to assist with the coordination and delivery, monitoring and evaluation of SWC run programs and activities for young people and their families. Activities include classroom based structured programs as well as external excursions and workshops for groups ranging from 25 to 2,000 participants.
Experience and understanding of working with young people and community stakeholders would be an advantage. Selected key skills include:
> Demonstrated experience in program facilitation, development, implementation, and delivery (from classroom based to large scale events)
> Understanding of youth issues and solutions, including disengaged, disadvantaged, and vulnerable young people within multicultural communities
> Understanding of youth participation, engagement, and community development principles including marketing and promotion strategies to increase these factors.
Youth Events & Projects Admin Support Officer Role
Youth Events & Projects Admin Support Officer Position Description [PDF Download]
The primary purpose of this role is to support with the administrative side of SWC events and projects for young people and their families. Events and projects include classroom based structured programs as well as external excursions and workshops for groups ranging from 25 to 2,000 participants.
Experience and in Business Administration, an excellent sense of customer service, and organisational skills would be an advantage. Selected key skills include:
> Assisting, coordinating and supporting the delivery of Youth Team events and workshops
> General Administration and Clerical Support
> Competency and accuracy in computer/technology skills – SWC utilises Microsoft Office 365 (mail merge, spreadsheets), SharePoint, Teams, Pathways Database, Zoom, Canva, Adobe etc
Recruitment Resources | Process
South West Connect Career Opportunities
Youth Projects Officer Role in the Youth Collective Impact Team (YCIT)
*Due to the high level of interest in this role, previous applicants will not be considered – thank you for understanding.
The SWC Youth Team is currently restructuring into a growing team. We offer the right candidates a rewarding career opportunity to develop, inspire and achieve.
With a strong reputation in the school and business community for delivering innovative, engaging, and impactful initiatives we are uniquely positioned to create projects that make a real and positive difference in the lives of young people in our community.
If you are interested in the Youth Projects Officer Role in the YCIT, please review our website and submit the relevant information as outlined below and in our job application process. Please review:
- About South West Connect Package
Click here to download the SWC Recruitment Package
- South West Connect Youth Projects Officer job descriptions
Click here to download Youth Projects Officer [Junior Level] Position Description Summary
- Complete South West Connect Recruitment Google Form
Click here to complete the SWC Recruitment Google Form
- South West Connect Case Studies
Click here to go to the SWC Case Studies
After reviewing the above information, if you believe that SWC is right organisation for you to work at, please:
- Apply directly via SEEK | EthicalJobs (choose one platform only)
- Send an email to careers@swconnect.org.au with your Resume and Cover Letter attached addressed to Ampha Mammone (Head of Strategic Development) and state in the subject line your First name and Surname plus “Application Ref: SWCYCIT2021C”
- Complete the South West Connect YCIT Recruitment Google Form (all sections must be completed to be considered for the role)
- Please apply as soon as possible, we are actively interviewing suitable candidates via Zoom. This recruitment process will close when a suitable applicant is appointed.
Experience and understanding of working with young people and community stakeholders would be an advantage. Selected key skills include:
> Demonstrated experience in program facilitation, development, implementation, and delivery (from classroom based to large scale events)
> Understanding of youth issues and solutions, including disengaged, disadvantaged, and vulnerable young people within multicultural communities
> Understanding of youth participation, engagement, and community development principles including marketing and promotion strategies to increase these factors.
The Junior Entry Level Role is ideal if you have recently completed a qualification in teaching|training, community|youth development, program delivery or events management or if you have worked in part time roles with transferable skills. The Junior Entry Level position will be more actively guided and mentored by the Senior Projects Coordinator and managed by the Head of Strategic Development.
Thank you for your interest and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
***By submitting your application for the Youth Projects Officer role, you agree to receive emails from South West Connect containing information that we think may interest you (E.g. SWC newsletter publications, volunteering / job opportunities, and future Events / Programs)***
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