Youth Events And Engagement Officer

Youth Events & Engagement Officer

• Creativity and engaging communication are key in this rewarding role
• Monthly RDO, flexible work arrangements, may include working from home.
• Full Time 12-month contract.
• $76k - $89k per annum plus Super (depending on experience)

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest and one of the fastest growing and most diverse cities.

The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 369,453 residents who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, located in Narre Warren, which is a must-visit destination in Melbourne’s southeast.  Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity, inspiring an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere; and has become a lively meeting place.

The Youth Events & Engagement Officer will be based at Bunjil Place however may also work at Youth Information and community centres within the municipality. Passionate about working with young people and the community, you will organise, develop and promote Council’s Youth Events, and provide advice and assistance to community groups and organisations delivering Events and activities within the City of Casey.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

As a Youth Engagement officer, you will provide new and accessible opportunities for young people across the municipality.

What you’ll deliver

• Development of strategies to encourage participation of young people in youth services and programs.
• Strong rapport with young people, parents/carers and/or community organisations.
• A range of programs addressing issues experienced by young people and the community.
• Collaboration across a variety of departments within City of Casey to deliver events for young people.
• Implement and evaluate the logistical aspects including the set up and pack up of equipment and displays for a range of Child, Youth and Family Services Events and activities.
• Ensure appropriate risk management strategies, operations plans, and emergency plans are in place for planned Events and activities.
• Monitor expenditure consistent with the approved budget in Event program areas, providing feedback to management, as required.
• Raise awareness of participation opportunities for young people and their families, and act as a resource and referral point for the community.
• Represent Council at official functions, meetings, and seminars etc. both during and outside normal working hours, as necessary to effectively carry out the position and to convey a positive public image of Council.

What you’ll bring

• A great passion for youth work
• Experience engaging with young people and understanding their needs
• Strong stakeholder management and creativity in co-designing programs and events
• Qualifications relating to Youth Work in line with position description.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, Functional Assessment (Medical/physio), valid Victorian drivers’ licence.
• Covid-19 Vaccinations
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

Why join us?

At Casey, we strive for a workforce that reflects our diverse community in line with our core values of Dream Big, Empower Each Other and Make our Community Proud.

We value our people and show this appreciation beyond their remuneration, supporting them through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. 

Our holistic approach offers a range of personal and professional benefits that collectively make a big impact to support our people where they need it most.

Benefits

Benefits | City of Casey

• A supportive learning culture
• Access to our Thrive wellbeing program and Elevate Learning portal
• A hybrid and flexible workplace
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building
• 2 minutes’ walk to all amenities – Westfield shopping centre, gym/pool, onsite carpark and more.  

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and sending us a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact Kharie Murphy, Team Leader Youth Engagement, Ph 97055200, *******@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Sunday 19th February 2024. 

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.