Youth Development Officer

3 weeks ago

Dandenong, Australia City of Greater Dandenong Full time

**Work type**
- Temporary Full Time**Location**
- Dandenong**Department**
- Community Strengthening**Youth Development Officer (Engagement & Participation)**

**$**78,231**:

- $90,321 per annum (plus super)**

**Temporary Full Time (12 Months)**

**About Us**

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

**About the Role**

Do you have a passion for working with young people? Are you experienced in developing and facilitating social and recreational programs and events in the community?

This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Youth and Family Services team as a Youth Development Officer.

In this position you will bring your creative skills and interests including sports, performing arts and visual arts to proactively engage with young people and key community stakeholders to identify, develop and deliver programs and events that encourage young people’s active participation in and for the community.

You will be tertiarily qualified in youth work, events, community development or its equivalent and have demonstrated experience and understanding of working with young people and community stakeholders.
- Key skills include:_
- Sound understanding of youth issues, including disengaged and vulnerable young people and multicultural communities.
- Sound understanding of youth participation and community development principles.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitation, project and program development and implementation: and event development and delivery.

**Benefits of working with us**

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
- Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children_ with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._

**To apply**

To view a copy of this position description, please click on the links below.

Youth Development Officer (Engagement & Participation) - Position Description
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You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

**Applications close**: 5pm, Friday 21 June 2024

**Further information**:Madeleine Power, 8571 1355

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