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Youth Development Officer- Leadership and Participation

2 weeks ago

Altona, Australia City of Hobsons Bay Full time

**Vibrant team making a difference for young people in Hobsons Bay**:

- **Fixed term
- Full time until 7 November 2025, plus monthly RDO**:

- **Salary: Band 5 - $75,511-$87,624**:

- **Located in Newport with access to public transport**

**The opportunity**

The Youth Development Officer - Leadership and Participation (L&P) sits within the Youth Services team and contributes to building resilience in young people.

The Youth Development Officer (L&P) is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities across the municipality that encourage and increase young people’s participation in the community, with particular focus on civic participation, leadership skills development and opportunities for young people to have a voice and be heard.

Initiative, creativity and flair, strong planning and program management skills, combined with consultation with young people, will ensure contemporary service responses to meet current and evolving needs.

Youth Development Officers create opportunities at locations across the municipality, having an adaptable approach and ability to create places and spaces for young people to feel welcome.

The position may evolve and change over time so the incumbent will need to be adaptable to the needs of young people, our community and our organisation within the broad scope of the position.

**What you can expect**
**Be a part of a dynamic, supportive team who work to uplift and foster opportunities for young people in Hobsons Bay. Our team is passionate about how we enable young people to build on their leadership skills, be heard, and participate in their community.

We offer a flexible work environment that works for our team and our young people. At times this may require after hours and weekend work but ensure our team are supported to balance life and work.

**What you will step into**
- Work with young people using a strength-based, youth empowerment approach that encourages young people to co-design and lead initiatives, programs and services
- Design, plan, promote, manage and review programs and initiatives that are accessible and inclusive of all young people from across the municipality
- Communicate and engage young people and their stakeholders (parents, carers, teachers, community) through relevant marketing and promotion including online and social media channels, written and where appropriate verbal opportunities such as presentations.
- Actively support and participate in the broader youth services team, including planning, delivery, advocacy and evaluation to ensure the best outcomes for young people are achieved.

**What makes you a great fit**
- Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work or similar
- Qualification/ training in Alcohol & Other Drugs (preferred)
- Current Victorian drivers licence
- Basic mandatory requirements for working in this field including a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Demonstrate skills in designing, and co-designing, youth leadership programs, consultation and participation, meaningful recognition and celebration
- Demonstrated experience working with LGBTIQA+ communities, supporting, uplifting and providing opportunities for connection
- Ability to manage own workload, as well as willingness and experience in working as part of a team

**How to apply**

A full position description can be accessed below.

Applications will be accepted until **11:30pm** on **3 June 2025**.

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**Make an impact that matters**

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

**What can we offer**

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.