AddressCasual Youth Support Officer
Reference number: 10295
Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 23 June 2024
- Casual position available
- Salary commencing at $37.39 per hour plus 11% superannuation, commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team
The Opportunity
Contribute to the engagement and participation of young people 12-25 years who live, work, study or socialise in Moonee Valley through supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and events using best practice youth work and youth participation models.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of youth engagement, projects, programs, events and committees across Moonee Valley.
- In consultation with staff, apply youth work principles in the facilitation of groups of young people to meet identified needs and aspirations of young people.
- Ensure program activities are undertaken in a safe and supportive, youth friendly environment and that risks are identified, appropriately responded to and managed.
- Escalate matters to staff by identifying issues of concern and referring to further support services.
- Provide sensitive communication and contexts for young people from diverse backgrounds, or with specific individual needs.
- Undertake administrative and communication tasks generated by the position, including program planning, data collection and digital promotion a range of platforms.
Qualifications & Experience
- Certificate IV or above in Youth Work / Community Development fields or lesser qualifications with some relevant experience.
- Experience working in a youth service setting or related field, delivering programs and supporting young people is desirable.
- Current Working with Children’s Check.
- Current and valid Victorian Driver’s Licence is desirable.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.
For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Nicole Neale, Team Leader Young Communities, Young Inclusive & Ageing Communities on (03) 9243 1***.
In line with the Council policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.
