About Us: The Johnathan Thurston Academy launched in February 2018, with our key strength being our robust employment, community, and education engagement platforms and capability. We are a powerful brand and a national ambassador of positive messaging. Johnathan Thurston is the major shareholder, Managing Director, and driver of the Academy who leads his team with a passion for his culture and our nation's youth. The Johnathan Thurston Academy is fast becoming a leading national provider of outstanding employment initiatives and community programs aimed at employment, education and well being. We develop and deliver high-quality programs equipping participants with the right skills, knowledge, and attributes to make a significant and positive future impact. Through strong partnerships, we are committed to supporting individuals to reach personal, educational, and career goals. About JT Academy Programs: Our young people have the power to influence their communities positively. JT Academy Programs are designed to empower our youth with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to help keep themselves and their peers safe from negative influences. Our programs develop foundational skills for positive outcomes, with a primary focus on self-efficacy (confidence, courage and self-belief), as participants enagage in activities that empower them to fulfil their potential and make a difference in their communities. About the role: Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Johnathan Thurston Academy are seeking a dynamic, delivery and outcome focused program support officer to assist the delivery of JT Academy Programs. As a program support officer, you will be responsible for assisting the planning, coordinating, and execution of the delivery of any JT Academy Programs. The role requires a deep understanding of engagement strategies specific to working with young people. The role also requires establishing and maintain working relationships with key community stakeholders involved in the youth sector. Key Responsibilities: • Support the delivery of the JT Academy Programs. • Ensure familiarity with program content and therapeutic approaches. • Maintain strong working relationships with appropriate departmental staff and community stakeholders to ensure input into planning, implementation, and review of program deliveries. • Tailor program content to suit the individual needs of the participants. • Build strong relationships with participants, their families, and cultural support networks. • Use initiative to solve any issue that could impede on the success of the program. • Work collaboratively as part of a team, including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for at risk young people and their families. • Undertake record keeping, data and information management tasks on organisational platforms and systems to ensure accountability. Mandatory Requirements : Blue card: this role provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation. Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold a driver's license. Staff are required to drive company vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.
