Youth Development Officer – Social Inclusion

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
At City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung country such a great place to live, work and study.We're going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we have built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it's important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.If you're excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit apply - we'd love to meet you!We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.About the role
In this role, you will work within the Youth Development Unit to plan, deliver and evaluate a range of evidence based and youth informed programs and opportunities for young people, in the areas of youth health and wellbeing and community development. You will liaise and work with youth organisations, schools, service providers and government departments to meet the needs of young people in the Geelong community as identified in the City's Youth Development Unit Service Plan.Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 6 $90,263 - $97,365 pa plus superResponsibilities include:

• Apply best practise community development principles in the delivery of youth community development initiatives aimed at identifying the barriers for LGBTIQA+ young people, young people living with a disability, and other young people from marginalised groups that prevent their ability to participate fully in their community.
• Identify, design and deliver programs and other initiatives that create enabling and supportive communities for young people.
• Design and implement new and innovative processes that strengthen networks and opportunities to codesign programs with young people.
• Identify, design and deliver youth health and wellbeing programs aligned to Department and Council Plans.
• Share & develop resources, provide advice and raise awareness of issues relating to access and inclusiveness of services for LGBTIQA+ young people both within and beyond council.
• Maintain effective engagement and communication with other employees at all levels, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Share creative ideas and identify opportunities to continuously improve the operations of the Youth Health and Wellbeing and Youth Community Development function areas.

About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have an understanding of youth work principles with a focus on Youth Development, with experience in the design, delivery, facilitation and evaluation of youth programs. You will be a good communicator, be able to liaise with a diverse range of people, be highly organised, self motivated, have high levels of resilience with a safety first mindset and a professional approach to your work.Essential

• Understanding of culturally sensitive and informed practice with LGBTIQA+ and other marginalised communities.
• Significant experience in the areas of youth and community development, specifically in planning, implementing/facilitating and evaluating Youth Development programs in small teams or in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to work with and facilitate programs to a range of stakeholders including young people, community, schools, families and other youth focused agencies.
• Experience leading research projects, stakeholder consultations and monitoring and evaluation of youth/community development programs.
• An understanding of research principles and methodologies particularly in the youth and community development areas.
• Ability to facilitate a range of health prevention and education programs to young people.
• Tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Development, Social Sciences or Education, Health Promotion or relevant field with several years related experience, or extensive related experience.
• Availability to work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and have a current Working with Children Check.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!A career with us
Our employees connect with us from across the Greater Geelong region and beyond.Central Geelong-based City employees have moved to our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning 'speak and talk together' in local Wadawurrung language. Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.We're committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people. 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.We offer:

• flexible work arrangements including RDO options in specified work areas
• salary sacrificing and novated lease options
• cultural and ceremonial leave
• study leave
• paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
• IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
• training and career development opportunities
• a healthy and safe environment
• our employee wellbeing program
• corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
• unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.Enquires: Scarlet Cridland - Team Leader Youth Community Development |Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.Advertised: 26 Mar 2024 4:30 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time