First Nations Youth Engagement Worker

2 weeks ago

Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia Wyndham City Council Full time
Permanent Full Time Position or flexible hours, Werribee-based

  • Band 6A Salary from $95,020.63 plus super and fortnightly RDO
  • This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply._

We are Wyndham, home to one of the largest, fastest growing and most diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Melbourne.


Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more. Be prepared to be challenged.

About the role

This exciting and diverse role will see you planning, facilitating, implementing and evaluating programs, projects and services to support and engage young indigenous people in Wyndham.


The First Nations Youth Engagement Worker will work across multiple locations across Wyndham, including Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Community Centre and the Youth Resource Centre.

You will work collaboratively with young people, agencies, and community to ensure that culturally appropriate programs and activities are developed and delivered for young people in the Wyndham Community.


You will be committed to fostering positive relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, your primary focus will be to engage young people and help them to connect to the Wyndham community.

You will strive to enable and empower young indigenous people to improve overall health and wellbeing whilst strengthening long-term relationships with families and community.


You will deliver:

  • Direct support to young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, building the capacity of young people to participate, connect with and contribute to their community.
  • Develop programs that are appropriate for young people and that connect them to their community, enabling them to participate, grow and increase their access to opportunities.
  • Strategic planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the community to assist them in navigating complex issues and transitions in their lives.
  • Communicate and partner with relevant indigenous organisations, Elders, communities and networks to strengthen cultural identity, community connections and access to services for young people.
  • Continue to build the connections and partnerships with local schools, community centres and relevant community agencies.
  • Outstanding reports and documentation including workplans, program proposals, risk assessments, evaluation, research and consultation findings.

You will bring:

  • Extensive knowledge of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and a demonstrated capacity to design and deliver contemporary approaches to meeting these complex needs.
  • High level interpersonal skills and effective communication (verbal and written) skills to engage with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Degree qualification in Youth Work, Community Development, Social Work or a related discipline and relevant experience in the generalist youth sector as a practitioner.
  • Demonstrated experience of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with particular focus on young people and their families.
  • Practical working knowledge of youth work informed by Indigenous respectful practice, connection to community and strengthbased principles.
  • Experience in developing, supporting and maintaining strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
Strong background in developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on programs and services.

A bit about Wyndham


Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community.

It all adds up to make Wyndham a great place to work.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work.

Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

What's next?
To find out more about the role, please contact
Lucy Brownlie, Team Leader Youth Engagement and Projects, on
Applications will be accepted through Wyndham's Careers site until
11:59pm Sunday 20 August 2023.

Wyndham City considers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are the most qualified persons for this role authorized under the _Equal Opportunity Act_** (Vic) 2010, S12 (1).

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