Youth Recreation Officer

**Term Contract, full-time position for up to 12 months**:

- **Access to 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement**

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **_welcome_**, **_belong_**_ _and **_succeed_**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Reporting directly to the Youth Coordinator the Youth Recreation Officer is responsible for the delivery of youth strategy actions across the Cumberland LGA, with a focus on targeting health and wellbeing programs towards young people (12-25 years).

The successful applicant will require:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Sport or Recreation, Humanities or qualifications showing relevant strengths e.g. youth work, community development or equivalent experience.
- Valid Working with Children Check clearance.
- Demonstrated understanding of child protection, including issues and legislation, risk management, responding to incidents and disclosures.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with service providers, agencies, community groups and other stakeholders to plan and deliver effective programs that respond to community identified needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with young people including implementing youth participation and youth-led approaches.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and wellbeing specifically the issues affecting young people.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including sound knowledge and experience in planning, implementation and evaluation, and ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and evaluating strategic projects.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced customer service skills and a commitment to providing a superior customer experience with the ability to gain cooperation from a variety of stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
- High level administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain).

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**Position information**: This is a term contract, full-time position for up to 12 months, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This position will be located at the Merrylands Office and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations, with frequent travel required across Council worksites.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,464.40 to $1,684.06 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,** **personal leave, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Au