Position Description

Supplementary Position Title: Unit Helper

Appointed by: Unit Leader

Reports to: Unit Leader

Key Relationships:

• Youth members
• Unit Leaders, Assistant Unit Leaders, and Unit Helpers in own Unit
• Parents and wider community

Term of Appointment:    In accordance with State policy.

Primary purpose of the position:    Contribute to the delivery of a high quality Australian Guide Program to youth members in a safe environment.

1. Being Part of Guiding in Australia

• Help and support other members of the Unit leadership team.
• Share skills, knowledge and resources.

2. Delivering the Australian Guide Program

• Take responsibility for elements of the Unit program and Unit meetings as directed by the Unit leadership team.
• Contribute to the planning of the Unit program along with youth members and adult members.
• Facilitate youth members to develop and implement an effective and well-balanced program relevant to their needs and interests.
• Support youth members to further their understanding and application of the Promise and Law.
• Encourage youth members to process in the Australian Guide Program.
• Provide opportunities for youth members to develop and use leadership skills.

3. Being Safe

• Contribute to the health and safety of all members associated with the Unit.
• Comply with obligations under the relevant national and state Work Health and Safety Acts.
• Comply with Girl Guides Australia / State Girl Guides Organisation risk management policy and procedures.

Requirements of appointment to the position

• Member of State Girl Guide Organisation.
• Satisfactory Police and Working with Children checks as required by State legislation.
• Acceptance of Girl Guides Australia Code of Conduct.
• Commitment to regular attendance.

Capabilities and personal attributes

• Commitment to the principles of Guiding.
• Commitment to girls/young women and their development.
• Ability to be a positive role model.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Ongoing requirements

• Compliance with the Girl Guides Australia Code of Conduct.
• Role currency checks (including First Aid) as required.
• Retain membership and wear uniform.