• Seeking x 2 Casual Youth Activities Officers at the Arncliffe Youth Centre
• To assist in the delivery of Council-run youth programs and services
• Casual positions for up to 6 months, with extensions considered

Our team

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.

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

About the role

The Arncliffe Youth Centre is a sport, recreation, and community-focused Youth Centre for all, incorporated into a mixed-use residential and commercial complex, located at 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe and accessible via the Princess 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 the Youth Officer - Arncliffe Youth Centre and report to the Centre Coordinator - Arncliffe Youth Centre.

About you

You will be required to:

• Facilitate and evaluate a schedule of activities e.g., after school activities, drop-in, youth week, workshops, training, school holiday programs, sports and recreational activities.
• Supervise young people whilst in attendance at these programs.
• Foster and uphold the protection and safeguarding of young people at the Centre.
• Facilitate timely access and referral to appropriate and specialised resources, information, support services, and external agencies to address the specific and sophisticated needs of young people.
• 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 input.

We are looking for someone who has:

• 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 written, 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 willingness to obtain.
• Working With Children Check (NSW) and Criminal Reference Check.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C or LR licence, or willingness to obtain

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description here.

Salary Range:

• From $25.38 - $28.43 per hours, plus 25% casual loading, plus 10% superannuation

Enquiries: Benjamin Stevens – Centre Coordinator – Arncliffe Youth Centre on 9366 3500

To ensure Council can meet its work health and safety obligations and comply with the COVID-19 Public Health Orders your position in will require mandatory vaccination with successful candidates required to provide proof of vaccination status.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.This role will require a national criminal check and pre-employment medical check.