We are seeking a passionate Youth Engagement Officer to join our Youth Services Team. The purpose of the team is to support young people’s involvement and participation in the life of the city. The team strives to identify youth needs and facilitate the development and implementation of strategies to meet those needs.
The key purpose of this role is to work collaboratively and constructively with young people and other stakeholders to support and enhance youth participatory structures, engagement and health and wellbeing.
The Youth Engagement Officer will be pivotal in maintaining a high standard of service delivery in the provision of information, advocacy referral and outreach programs and initiatives in the city that respond to and are reflective of the culturally diverse nature of young people.
About you
- You have knowledge and an understanding of:
- youth issues and best practice principles
- legislation relevant to engagements associated with children and young people
- youth consultation/participation, restorative justice and social inclusion principles and processes, and
- relevant programs and funding.
- You hold a certificate IV in a relevant discipline, e.g., Youth Work or Community Service, or significant relevant experience.
- You have an ability to provide appropriate guidance and role modelling for young people, as well as a demonstrated ability in program and group activity development, delivery and evaluation utilising social inclusion strategies.
- You are available to work daytime, evening and weekends, as required.
What we offer you
The role is ongoing on a part-time basis and requires 25 hours per week to be spread across the week, to be negotiated with the successful candidate.
A base salary between $75,071.65 and $86,731.41 (pro rata) will be negotiated (dependent on skills and experience) with the preferred candidate + 12.5% superannuation.
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
Apply online
Apply via the “Apply Now” button and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
For a detailed chat about the position, please call Curtis Knox (Team Leader Youth Services) on 0400 610 794.
Position Description
Download the position description here: Youth Engagement Officer.
Council commitment
Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.
We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our roles and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
To be offered this position you will be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment including but not limited to, WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and disciplinary action in previous employment.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 3 February 2025.