Youth Hub Engagement Officer

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Youth Hub Engagement Officer

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6830636

- Permanent full time Position located at the Diamond Creek Youth Hub

- Competitive salary of between $96,414.06 and $104,911.21 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.

- Access to monthly RDOs

- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities

- Enjoy discounted gym memberships

- Generous personal and carers leave

- Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Join our Youth team and help us create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for young people. As Youth Hub Engagement Officer you will be responsible for the effective management and operation of the Nillumbik Youth Hub. This role involves coordinating services and programs, and developing systems, processes, and procedures to support the ongoing and efficient running of the facility.

A key focus of this position is building strong partnerships to ensure the Youth Hub is well‑utilised, safe, responsive, and accessible to the needs of young people aged 12-25 years. You will also act as the main point of contact for information and referral pathways for young people and their families, working collaboratively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

What a typical day will look like

- Coordinate and oversee day to day operations of the Nillumbik Youth Hub

- Provide appropriate information to young people, families and community regarding services, programs and activities for young people

- Design, deliver and evaluate programs for young people, aged 12 - 25 years, to be delivered at the Youth Hub

- Oversee regular drop‑in programmes for young people aged 12 - 25 years

- Deliver outreach programmes and initiatives that promote the Nillumbik Youth Hub and strengthen relationships with local young people.

What you will bring to the role

- Tertiary qualification in Youth Work, social work or similar field with some relevant experience or a lesser formal qualification with substantial experience in a similar position working with young people.

- Skilled at facility management and administration

- Working with Children Check

- Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills

- Highly developed emotional intelligence

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not‑for‑Profit category. We were the only local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

- Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support

- Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees

- Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work‑life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Krystle Kalomakaefu, Team Leader Youth Development, during business hours on 0428 577 464 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Policy and Accessibility

- Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g., MS Teams).

- Applicants requiring adjustments – With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.

- Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

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