• Youth Development Officer, Programs & Engagement (Richmond Youth Hub)
• Temporary Full-Time - Flexible - From July 2022 until 30 June 2024 
• Band 5 - $74,154.64 - $85,985.72 pro rata + Super + RDO

Based at the Richmond Youth Hub, the Youth and Middle Years team is seeking a passionate staff member, with skills and experience in leading the delivery of programs, activities and events at the Richmond Youth Hub for young people aged 8 – 25.  

The key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the Richmond Youth Hub offers a safe, accessible and engaging space for young people in the North Richmond community;
• Plan and deliver responsive and evidence-based programs, activities and events for middle years’ children and young people at the Richmond Youth Hub, including after-school and school holiday programs;
• Support young people to have ownership of the Richmond Youth Hub, through regular opportunities to build their own leadership and advocacy skills, and co-design programs, services and other elements of the site;
• Establish positive links and working relationships with local community agencies, schools and organisations in the planning and delivery of youth engagement programs at the Richmond Youth Hub; and
• Provide young people accessing the Richmond Youth Hub and their families with accessible, up-to-date information and referrals to other local internal and/or external youth services as required.

For further information, please see the Position Description or contact Sandra Tay, Team Leader, Richmond Youth Hub on 0409 450 980.

 Youth Development Officer, Programs & Engagement (RYH) - Position Description

Please note: In your application, the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, abilities, and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your separate responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory (Police Check, Working with Children Check and proof of COVID-19 double vaccination) prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.