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Coordinator Youth Development

4 weeks ago


Geelong, Australia City of Greater Geelong Full time

**Coordinator Youth Development**:
**Job no**: 497968

**Work type**: Permanent Full Time

**Classification**: Band 8 (112,779 - $125,403 pa)

**Categories**: Community Development, Youth Development

**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

**About the role**
In this leadership position, you will responsible for the development and management of programs, policies and actions that address the needs of young people in the community. The role will guide the facilitation of strategies to support community needs and address social issues affecting youth.

Key responsibilities include:

- Development and implementation of policies and strategies to address the needs, issues and aspirations of young people.
- Provision of youth development and social planning advice with respect to government policies and legislation.
- Development of partnerships and foster collaboration in implementing programs and strategies that work to improve outcomes for young people and promote the youth sector. These will occur with both internal and external agencies and departments
- Provide leadership, supervision and professional support to the Youth Development Unit.
- Develop, monitor and manage program budgets and report according to agreed protocols.

**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience working in community development or youth services and demonstrated experience leading teams. You will have a thorough understanding of Child Safe Standards, enjoy liaising with a diverse range of people and have a strategic and continuous improvement mindset.

Essential Experience:

- Significant knowledge of public policy coupled with a strong understanding of youth work principles and ideology.
- Knowledge of research principles and methodology as they relate to young people and youth work.
- Experience in coordinating and managing the development and implementation of youth programs.
- Sound knowledge of youth policy at a local state and federal level as well as the principles of youth participation.
- Demonstrated capacity to build strong collaborative partnerships in the youth and community sector to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
- Proven experience managing teams.
- Several years experience in public health, youth services, community development or related field, or undergraduate degree with extensive experience in any of these areas.

**A career with us**
With flexible working options, our people have choice in how and where they work. 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

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