Youth Engagement Officer
5 days ago
Posted: 30/09/2025
Closing Date: 19/10/2025
Salary: $74, $79,812.00
Job Type: Temporary - Part Time
Location: Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre
Job Category: Community Services & Development
- Fixed Term - Part Time, 16 hours per work
- $74,811 – $79,812 pa/pro rata (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
- Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH
Who we are
Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles.
The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life.
Our people play vital roles in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our community.
We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.
Job DescriptionYour new career
Our Surf Coast Shire Youth Development Team exists to empower local young people aged 12 to 25 years to thrive, now and into the future.
Our goal is to provide young people with the tools and confidence to pursue their passions, have a voice, make informed decisions, and be able to easily access the support services they need. Our work has a strong health and wellbeing prevention focus and involves linking local young people with relevant and meaningful specialist support services.
We are currently looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to support the delivery of the Engage funding at Surf Coast Shire. The role involves undertaking meaningful consultation with young people and stakeholders, and to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate Council's youth programs to ensure they are high quality, well promoted and meet the needs of young people in the Surf Coast.
What you will bring to the role
We are currently looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to support the delivery of the Engage funding at Surf Coast Shire. The role involves undertaking meaningful consultation with young people and stakeholders, and to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate Council's youth programs to ensure they are high quality, well promoted and meet the needs of young people in the Surf Coast.
To thrive in this role you will have:
- a genuine passion for working with young people.
- innovative ideas to engage and inspire
- the ability to connect with young people, aged 12-25, in education and recreational activities through active participation and mentoring
- a collaborative approach to working with partners, stakeholders, and young people.
Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements
- Diploma in Youth Development, Community Development or other relevant qualifications/experience (Qualification Check will be conducted) or studying Bachelor of Youth Work, Education or other relevant qualification
- Demonstrated experience, through practical application or academic study, in planning, coordination and evaluation of youth/community projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues of young people.
- Ability to communicate with young people to encourage and support their participation in youth related programs.
- Demonstrated skills in gaining cooperation and assistance from a wide range of community groups.
- Skills in managing time, planning and working autonomously.
- A current Working With Children Check
- You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.
What you'll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options,
- Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
- Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading.
For more information
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Jack Pearson, Team Leader – Surf Coast Youth on
How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:
- cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
- copy of your resume.
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
Simply complete the application process and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.
Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday, 19 October 2025.
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.
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