Senior Youth Worker

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!About the positionCouncil's Youth Services Department is looking for a Senior Youth Worker who will be responsible for the development and delivery of community-based youth engagement programs.The main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain regular face to face contact with young people and actively involve young people in the decision making, planning, and implementation of activities and projects.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Youth Services team, and facilitate ways to work collaboratively with other youth related services
• Establish rapport with the community and young people through individual and group interactions and activities.

This is a temporary full-time position ending on 22/03/2025.About you

• Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or related discipline
• Commitment to honouring the voices of young people in the local community
• Minimum one year's experience working with young people in a community setting

Benefits of working at Frankston City CouncilBe part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 5 currently remunerated at $78,589 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Rebecca Nash on (03) 9768 1366 or rebecca.nash@frankston.vic.gov.auThe position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.Culture at Frankston City CouncilFrankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.Pre-Employment InformationYou will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.Advertised: 26 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time