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Form of work- Based with the Young People Team at the new Arncliffe Youth Centre
- Permanent full-time position
- Change young people's lives and make a difference in the Bayside community
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, children, aged leisure and cultural services. The Libraries and Lifestyle Unit includes a large library network, young people and sport and recreation teams.
About the Role
If you have exceptional communication skills and enjoy leading and collaborating with others to achieve positive outcomes for young people and the community, then this is the job for you!
Reporting to the Coordinator Young People, the successful candidate will develop and implement relevant programs, activities, services, and events designed to meet and address the identified needs of young people in the Bayside LGA. These include but are not limited to:
- Youth Programs
- Outreach Programs
- School Holiday Programs
- Youth Week
- Health, Education and Wellbeing initiatives
- Creative and Music activities
- Youth Advisory Group
You can also expect to:
- Facilitate timely access to appropriate and specialised resources, information, support services, welfare, and external agencies to address young people's specific and sophisticated needs
- Engage regularly with young people to understand their needs and challenges, to inform planning and to ensure activities, programs, services, and events are led and embraced by young people
- Oversee Youth Activities Officers rosters to support Bayside’s youth activities, initiatives, programs, and events
- Work with the Coordinator Young People and the Young People team members to prepare funding and grant submissions
- Undertake mandatory reporting to adhere to Child Protection Guidelines and responsibilities.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures (e.g., Child Safe Scheme)
- Perform a range of diverse customer interface duties, including customer enquiries, light manual labour duties, room set up and pack down, operate audio-visual equipment and general housekeeping duties.
About You
The ideal candidate is highly organised and motivated with skills and qualifications in working with young people.
They have demonstrated experience in leading, facilitating, delivering, and evaluating programs and initiatives to meet the needs of our community.
The candidate has a strong knowledge and understanding of child safe policies and frameworks.
Some out of hours work is required from time to time to deliver young people programs, initiatives, and events.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Minimum Diploma 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 a diverse range of programs for young people
- 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
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
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.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 15 days sick leave each year
- 2 days health and wellbeing leave
- Gym membership discounts
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
Apply Now
Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.
Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).
Applications must be submitted by email to: recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F24/32: Youth Officer
Deadline: 11:59pm Monday, 29 January 2024
Salary Range: $69,498.87 to $77,836.64 per annum plus 11% superannuation
Enquiries: Laura Browning - Coordinator Young People on 0484 035 578 or at laura.browning@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.
