The opportunity

The Youth Development Officer – Leadership and Participation (L&P) sits within the Youth Services team and contributes to building resilience in young people.

The Youth Development Officer (L&P) is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities across the municipality that encourage and increase young people’s participation in the community, with particular focus on civic participation, leadership skills development and opportunities for young people to have a voice and be heard.

Initiative, creativity and flair, strong planning and program management skills, combined with consultation with young people, will ensure contemporary service responses to meet current and evolving needs.

Youth Development Officers create opportunities at locations across the municipality, having an adaptable approach and ability to create places and spaces for young people to feel welcome.

The position may evolve and change over time so the incumbent will need to be adaptable to the needs of young people, our community and our organisation within the broad scope of the position.

What you can expect

Be a part of a dynamic, supportive team who work to uplift and foster opportunities for young people in Hobsons Bay. Our team is passionate about how we enable young people to build on their leadership skills, be heard, and participate in their community.

We offer a flexible work environment that works for our team and our young people. At times this may require after hours and weekend work but ensure our team are supported to balance life and work.

What you will step into

• Work with young people using a strength-based, youth empowerment approach that encourages young people to co-design and lead initiatives, programs and services
• Design, plan, promote, manage and review programs and initiatives that are accessible and inclusive of all young people from across the municipality
• Communicate and engage young people and their stakeholders (parents, carers, teachers, community) through relevant marketing and promotion including online and social media channels, written and where appropriate verbal opportunities such as presentations.
• Actively support and participate in the broader youth services team, including planning, delivery, advocacy and evaluation to ensure the best outcomes for young people are achieved.

What makes you a great fit

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work or similar
• Qualification / training in Alcohol & Other Drugs (preferred)
• Current Victorian drivers license
• Basic mandatory requirements for working in this field including a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A strong understanding and application of the YACVic Code of Ethical Practice for youth workers, and familiarity with the Victorian Child Safe Standards
• Demonstrate skills in designing, and co-designing, youth leadership programs, consultation and participation, meaningful recognition and celebration
• Demonstrated experience working with LGBTIQA+ communities, supporting, uplifting and providing opportunities for connection
• Ability to manage own workload, as well as willingness and experience in working as part of a team
• A copy of the position description can be obtained using the download feature or via Council's website. For further information please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Development Officer - Leadership and Participation enquiry via EthicalJobs. Please provide your phone contact details so we can call you back to discuss your enquiry.

A position description is also attached.

Applications must include a cover letter outlining your suitability to the role and an updated resume and be submitted via the Council website.

Please do not send an application to the above email contact as it will not be registered as a submission.