Recreation officer
Ararat Neighbourhood House

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity Work Experience (WE), please contact CGLLEN for further information regarding workplace learning requirements- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. Ararat Neighbourhood House is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing a friendly, welcoming environment for members of the local community and surrounds. Ararat Neighbourhood House provide support to sustain and nurture the functioning of individuals, families and groups, to maximise their potential and to enhance community wellbeing.

Operating since 1979, Ararat Neighbourhood House has been proudly designing and providing innovative programs, services and activities which directly address the ever-changing needs of the local community. Please note, this opportunity is for a Recreation Officer/Business Administration in the Community Services sector. If you are an active community member and think that you would enjoy being involved with organising local community programs and events, please talk to your careers teacher today about how to apply.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Effective communication.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
- Initiative and enterprise.
- Planning and organising.
- Self-management.
- Learning.
- Technology.
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients, and suppliers.
Students may attain vital industry specific skills which will also relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience.
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments.
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will assist trained staff in performing duties, students receiving high level supervision. Typical tasks and duties could include but not limited to, basic administration duties, planning of events, coordination, being a part of a committee and researching projects for community involvement.
Students will be responsible for the following tasks;
- Assisting Ararat Neighbourhood House trained staff with related community service activities as instructed.
- Engaging with customers and varied stakeholders as advised by Ararat Neighbourhood House trained staff.
- Completing related cleaning, set up and packing away tasks as assigned by Ararat Neighbourhood House trained staff.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a WE placement to develop skills learned from their school subject.
The following requirements must be met;
- Students are required to have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) modules- General module and any applicable industry OH&S modules.
- Students must maintain a diary or logbook and/or complete work experience assignment and other tasks that have been set by the school.
- Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work as a productive team member.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on offsite meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

Students undertaking a placement with Ararat Neighbourhood House will be required to wear neat casual clothing as appropriate for an office space. Please discuss further with the workplace supervisor at the pre placement interview.

Special Transport Requirements

The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) is responsible for the student’s transport to and from the workplace. If it is proposed that the student may need to undertake vehicle travel with their employer and/or supervisor during the arrangement (including transporting the student to and/or from the workplace), the employer must complete the Work Experience Travel and Accommodation Form. The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) must give their consent by also completing this form. If transport is presenting a problem, please contact CGLLEN to discuss available options and support that can be provided. Email: SWL@cgllen.org.au Phone: 03 5352 3266.