Youth Development Officer

Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parkingPermanent part time role with opportunity to grow 22.8 spread across 3 days (Mon & Tues and either Wed/Thurs)Salary between $75,000-$87,000 pro-rata (dependant on experience) + super Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive. To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a Youth Development Officer who will co-design, develop and deliver of a range of programs and initiatives consistent with youth participation frameworks. This includes delivering programs at the Golden Plains Youth Hub which is open 3pm-6pm 4 days a week.This role will provide you the opportunity to:Develop and deliver a range of inclusive youth events, activities, programs and projects that benefit the mental health and wellbeing of young people, including promoting social and community connection, pathways and skill development, advocacy and activism. Assess, develop and review youth services programs and events to meet the needs of the Golden Plains Shire community.Promote and provide a positive, safe and engaging culture at the Golden Plains Youth Hub including accessible and meaningful activities and opportunities to all young people across the shire. Contribute a creative, innovative and collaborative approach toward enhancing the diversity and relevance of activities and events provided for young people. Lead the delivery of a range of youth and community wellbeing events, activities and programs, both during normal working hours, evenings and weekends. Core deliverables include:Delivery of a variety of youth and community focused programs Actively support youth and Community Wellbeing projects Positively and proactively engage with young people, the wider community, and key stakeholders to enhance overall wellbeingProvision of exceptional customer service to support the delivery of Council’s youth services.Our ideal candidate will have:Relevant experience and/or study in the fields of Youth Work, Community Development and Social Work or a related discipline with relevant experience.Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating a wide range of programs and activities for young people.Ability to establish and sustain positive rapport that motivates and empowers young people to become active citizens within their community.Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the need to establish and implement professional boundaries when working with young people to maintain safe and appropriate relationships.Demonstrated experience implementing projects and achieving outcomes within budget and timeframes.Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence and current Working with Children Check* Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. We take into consideration transferable skills, future capability and cultural fit when reviewing applications and offer tailored development plans to support individuals to grow into their roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.We care. we thrive. we grow.Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.We offer:Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balanceA modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parkingAn environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we doAn active Social ClubAbility to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisationsGenerous leave entitlements including: Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leavePurchased leaveCeremonial leaveGender affirmation leaveFamily violence leaveIf you’d like to learn more, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or contact Helena Walsh, Team Leader Youth Development on 03 5220 7177 or Tamara Thorsen, Coordinator Community Inclusion on 03 5220 7315 for a confidential discussion.If you feel this role aligns with your interests, skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you ASAP. Applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, so don’t wait too long! Apply nowClick on Apply to submit your application and following the prompts. Please address the key selection criteria (KSC) in your cover letter or use the KSC to guide your responses to the online questionnaire when submitting your application.For further tips and tricks to help you shine during the recruitment process, visit our website.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. Please contact our People & Culture team at peopleandculture@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.Applications close on SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2024 at 11.59PMWe are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.