Community Programs Facilitator

The Salvation Army Australia

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, supporting young people aged 16–25 through hands-on gardening and micro-enterprise opportunities

Job Summary

  • The role leads the Growing Together program, supporting young people aged 16–25 through hands-on gardening and micro-enterprise opportunities.
  • You will use trauma-aware, psychologically informed approaches to create a safe space where participants can build confidence and connection.
  • The position involves managing production cycles for meals and markets while embedding permaculture principles like care for earth and sharing surplus.

Matching Summary

The role leads the Growing Together program, supporting young people aged 16–25 through hands-on gardening and micro-enterprise opportunities.

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
  • Food safety and merchandising processes

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of youth homelessness barriers
  • Commitment to culturally safe healing-centred practice
  • Partnership building with First Nations organisations
  • Knowledge of permaculture and regeneration projects

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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