AddressYouth Development Officer - Music and Events
Permanent Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Band 5 $76,910.62 - $89,109.02 per annum (pro-rata) + Super
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Based at the Yarra Youth Centre in Fitzroy, the Youth and Middle Years team is seeking a passionate staff member, with skills and experience in engaging young people. The Youth Development Officer - Music & Events will be responsible for leading the delivery of music programs (including the FReeZA program), activities and Events for young people aged 12 - 25 at the Yarra Youth Centre and other community venues across the municipality.
The key responsibilities include:
- Ensure the Yarra Youth Centre offers a safe, accessible and engaging space for young people in the municipality;
- Plan and deliver responsive and evidence-based music programs, activities and Events for young people at the Yarra Youth Centre and other venues, including after-school and school holiday programs;
- Provide performance opportunities for young people participating in music programs to showcase their work through local community events and festivals (including FreeZA);
- Support the Team Leader, Youth Programs and Engagement to establish positive links and working relationships with other Council departments, local community agencies, schools and organisations in the planning and delivery of music programs, events and activities; and
- Provide young people accessing the Yarra Youth Centre and their families with accessible, up-to-date information and referrals to other local internal and/or external youth services as required.
For further information, please see the Position Description or contact Chris Cogger, Team Leader Youth Programs & Engagement, on 03 9426 1***.
702334 - Youth Development Officer Music & Events - Position Description Feb2023.pdf
Applications close on Sunday 23 June 2024 at 11:55pm.
Please note: In your application, the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, abilities, and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your separate responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
* This position is subject to satisfactory (Police Check and Working with Children Check) prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
