AddressARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY?
BRING YOUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SKILLS TO A DEDICATED AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM.
About the position
The Community Development Officer Youth position provides high level engagement to build the capacity of young people, families, youth sector and the wider community through consultation, independent research, development and delivery of a range of Community Development projects. The position works to foster collaboration, best practice and strategic planning across the Toowoomba Region to achieve positive outcomes for young people’s health, social and economic wellbeing.
The position directs and manages established programs such as the Youth Leaders Program and identifies, develops and delivers new regional youth projects in partnership with external stakeholders and sector networks. The position defines strategic and operational outcomes including development, delivery and evaluation of Council’s Youth Strategy.
This position will work under general direction.
- The salary range for this position is $33,753.36 - $35,188.08 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- This is a Temporary Part time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
- The successful applicant will work 14.5 hours / week, on either Monday and Tuesday, or Thursday and Friday. Work hours will need to be flexible to fit around programming, and will also include some weekend work.
- This position is temporary until 27 July 2025.
- CBD Parking provided.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.
How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).
How to apply
To apply, please submit two documents:
- A two page cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description; and
- Your current resume.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.
Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information
Please contact Rebecca Schroder on (07) 4688 6*** within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Monday, 8 July 2024.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
