Youth Development Officer
Reference number: 10118
Closing date: 11 pm, 13 August 2023
- 12-month temporary full-time role
- Salary commencing at $77, 278.91 per annum plus 11% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
- Monthly RDO accrual available and great Council benefits!
The Opportunity
This position will see you building capacity, resilience and belonging in young people aged 12-25 in Moonee Valley by creating opportunities to participate, connect, influence, and generate local pride! Reporting directly to the Team Leader Young Communities, you will engage and support young people by developing, implementing, and evaluating youth-led arts and events programs, social media engagement and communication plans.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, evaluate and report on place-based and municipal-wide programs, projects and events for young people;
- Work flexibly and appropriately to support young people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse and vulnerable young people, and those with disabilities. Use a range of participatory engagement processes with young people that provide genuine opportunities to influence and be involved in decision-making processes; and,
- Provide short-term individual support, including referral and advocacy with and for young people;
About you:
- Tertiary qualifications in related fields such as Youth Work, Social Work, Community Development, and/or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and evaluating youth-led programs and events;
- Relevant knowledge of the latest youth participation models and trends, and barriers to youth participation;
- Excellent communication skills, and skills in developing and maintaining partnerships and stakeholder relationships; and,
- Ability to work after hours regularly, and on weekends occasionally, to meet the needs of young people accessing the service.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Please include a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.
For further information, including key selection criteria, please view the Position Description or contact Adrienne Zuliani, Team Leader Young Communities on 03 9243 8889
In line with Council Policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.
Our Culture of Inclusion
If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.
We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we’ll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.
Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email .au or call 9243 1122.