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SalaryWe currently have casual opportunities available to join Willoughby City Council as a Youth Worker on a casual basis.
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.
About the role
Our Youth Team is responsible for driving strategic youth engagement, community development and social impact objectives to enhance wellbeing, resilience, safety, social connectedness and cohesion of young people in Willoughby. This role will see you supporting our Youth Team through:
- The planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Council's Youth Services programs and activities
- Supervision at Chatswood Youth Centre, ensuring it is a place where young people feel safe and secure; offering opportunities to enhance social connections, relationships and engagement
- Partnerships with local youth service providers and local high schools
Required qualifications, skills and experience include:
- Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work/Youth Development, Social Sciences or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience working with young people in a range of settings and culturally diverse environment
- Demonstrated understanding of assessment, referral and advocacy of and for young people
- Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Highly developed interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills
- Marketing and multi/social media experience to assist stakeholder engagement
Apply now to join us at Willoughby City Council where you can add value and be valued for the meaningful work you do.
Enquiries: Jo Morrison – Children & Youth Services Team Leader –– 02 9777 7581.
Applications must address all of the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.
Please note being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 is a requirement prior to commencement of employment with Willoughby City Council, except where a medical contraindication certificate is provided.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.
