Community Programs Facilitator

The Salvation Army Employment Plus

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Certificate iv in youth work or equivalent
Experience facilitating youth horticulture programs
Trauma-aware psychologically informed practice
The role leads the Growing Together program, a hands-on garden and micro-enterprise initiative supporting young people aged 16–25

Job Summary

  • The role leads the Growing Together program, a hands-on garden and micro-enterprise initiative supporting young people aged 16–25.
  • You will use trauma-aware, psychologically informed approaches to create a safe space where participants can learn, contribute, and thrive.
  • The position requires embedding permaculture principles while managing production cycles that supply meals, markets, and the TQ Café.

Matching Summary

The role leads the Growing Together program, a hands-on garden and micro-enterprise initiative supporting young people aged 16–25.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent
  • Experience facilitating youth horticulture programs
  • Trauma-aware psychologically informed practice
  • Volunteer coordination and mentor network management
  • Safe food handling and point-of-sale processes

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of youth homelessness barriers
  • Commitment to culturally safe healing-centred practice
  • Permaculture principles knowledge
  • Partnership building with First Nations organisations
  • Landcare and regeneration project experience

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV (or higher) in Youth Work or Community Services
  • Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Current QLD Driver's Licence
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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