About the role

The Community Engagement Facilitator is a key role within KYC. The role is responsible for leading all of KYC’s community engagement activities and initiatives including KYC events and stakeholder initiatives, like the Koorie Youth Summit. The role will also develop and nurture strong partnerships across a broad range of stakeholders including those related to Aboriginal affairs and the broader youth sector. The role will report to and work closely with the KYC Youth Participation & Development Coordinator, ensuring KYC’s commitment to youth participation is enacted throughout the organisation, its events and other initiatives, as well as supporting facilitation of participation initiatives.

About the Koorie Youth Council (KYC)

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria. Guided by an Executive of 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and our state-wide members, KYC values the diversity and strength of young people as decision-makers. KYC advocates to government and community to advance the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. By hosting events like the annual Koorie Youth Summit, KYC brings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people together to amplify their voices for social change.

The KYC is auspiced by Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic).

About the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic)

Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the peak body and leading policy advocate on young people’s issues in Victoria. YACVic’s vision is that the rights of young people in Victoria are respected, and they are active, visible and valued in their communities. YACVic is an independent, for-purpose, member-driven organisation that represents young people (aged 12–25 years) and the sector that works with them.

YACVic provides additional targeted advocacy and services through our key services, YACVic Rural and our auspiced partners Youth Disability Advocacy Service and the Koorie Youth Council.

Major Duties

• Lead and oversee delivery of the Koorie Youth Summit and other specialised KYC events and initiatives, including event preparation and logistics, coordinating event delivery on the day, and post event requirements, working closely with KYC Executive and the KYC team.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with stakeholders, program partners and the youth sector.
• Arrange and book online platforms, physical venues and catering, create attendee lists, attending events to coordinate online admin, room set up and AV, briefing facilitator/s and welcoming guests, distributing materials and recording attendance.
• Proactively identify funding and grant opportunities to support the Koorie Youth Summit and other KYC projects.
• Work proactively with the KYC team and attend and support KYC events and staff meetings.
• Any other duties your supervisor or the KYC Executive Leadership team may assign to you, having regard to your skills, training and experience.

Please note: KYC and YACVic consider that being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 26 and/or section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Therefore, this position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Employment Conditions

YACVic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community, and/or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.

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Only applications that follow the instructed process will be accepted and considered for interview.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Bonnie Dukakis, KYC Deputy Executive Officer on 0439 927 405 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Community Engagement Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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