• Assist in the delivery of Council-run youth programs and services
• Casual position for up to 6 months

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

The Arncliffe Youth Centre is a sport, recreation, and community-focused Youth Centre incorporated into a mixed-used residential and commercial complex, located at 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe, accessible via the Princes Highway.

The primary purpose of the role is to assist in the development, facilitation and evaluation of activities, programs, services and events designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations and challenges of young people in the Bayside LGA.

The role will be primarily based at the Arncliffe Youth Centre, however, the role may be required to work from other Council facilities and locations on request. The role will work collaboratively with and report to the Youth Worker - Arncliffe Youth Centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and evaluate a schedule of activities, programs, services, and events designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Bayside LGA.
• e.g., after school, drop-in, youth week, workshops, training, school holiday and sports and recreation activities
• Facilitate timely access to appropriate and specialised resources, information, support services, welfare, and external agencies to address young people's specific and sophisticated needs.
• Consult regularly with young people and seek their input and feedback to ensure the centre and its activities, programs, services, and events are led by young people and developed with their feedback at the forefront.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Certificate level qualification in Youth Services or relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in the effective delivery of specialised and tailored programs for young people aged 12 – 25.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective delivery of community, sport and recreation programs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and oral, with a demonstrated ability to engage people of all walks of life and/or isolated groups within the community.
• Current First Aid certificate relevant to the role or wiliness to obtain.
• Working with Children Check (NSW) and Criminal Reference Check.
• Current Driver's Licence Class C or HR licence, or Willingness to obtain

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

As an employer, Bayside Council offers a flexible and family-friendly working environment supported by a generous and tangible reward and recognition program with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Salary Range: $24.88 - $27.87 per hour plus 25% casual loading plus 9.5% superannuation

Enquiries: Gavin Ross - Coordinator Sports & Recreation on 0429 148 755

Bayside Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.