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SalaryYouth Development Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Development Officer to join our team at Willoughby City Council!
About us
When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact. We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused. We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. We serve the community and make it our job to make people’s lives better. It’s all in a day’s work.
You’ll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way. You’ll be part of our transformation as a Council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby. And you’ll do it all from a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.
About you
You’re still finding your feet in your career and you’re looking for an organisation where you can learn from the best. You want to make a difference, to add value and to enhance the lives of real people. You’ll get that – and more- at Willoughby City Council.
We’re small enough to feel like a family but big enough to offer diverse opportunities and work environments. As a tightknit team, we take an active interest in your development. More than that, we lay it all on the table to teach you everything we know. You’ll need to be proactive and a strong communicator. You’ll value teamwork, consistency and openness to change.
At the end of the day, you’ll know that you are making a difference. The work you do is valued, both within Council and by the community. Making a tangible meaningful contribution is what you’ve been searching for. And you’ve found it at Willoughby City Council.
About the role
As a Youth Development Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic youth engagement, community development, and social impact objectives.
You will do this by working closely with community stakeholders, local high schools, and youth to support the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Council's Youth Services, programs, and activities.
This role will also involve the supervision of students and casual staff, volunteers, and young people in a range of environments.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work/Youth Development, Social Sciences, or related disciplines and demonstrated experience in a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with young people.
- Excellent communication skills; both written including detailed report writing, and verbal with the ability to convey information to diverse audiences
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to liaise and build relationships with a broad range of people
- Be able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to research, plan, and develop programs to address key issues impacting young people.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current Class C driver’s license.
How to apply
Apply now to join us at Willoughby City Council where you can add value and be valued for the meaningful work you do.
When you work at Willoughby Council, you will work with a diverse group of like-minded people who have people and the community at the forefront in everything we do. Check out our employee benefits on our careers page to see:
- Where you can look after yourself and your loved ones
- Where you can enhance your wellbeing
- Where you can grow, develop, and be part of a team
https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers
Enquires: Contact Joanne Morrison - Children and Youth Services Team Leader – 02 9777 7***.
Applications must address all of the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.
Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police, qualification checks, and to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and candidates must have Working with Children Checks.
Applications close: 11.30 pm 16th February 2024
Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.
