Placement Student – Hume Youth Services
5 days ago
Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
Tertiary students are provided with practical work experience opportunities to observe and perform tasks under supervision, to complete the mandatory work placement component of their Bachelor of Youth Work course.
Tertiary students studying toward a qualification in Bachelor of Youth Work can apply for and must outline the placement requirements as set out by the educational provider. The placement will be unpaid.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Hume Youth Services is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Placement Student to join our dynamic team. This placement offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in youth services and will give you the opportunity to:
- Shadow experienced youth workers to understand the day-to-day role and responsibilities.
- Be paired with a dedicated host supervisor who will guide, mentor, and provide feedback throughout your placement.
- Develop respectful, collaborative relationships with youth services professionals, community partners, and young people.
- Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, activities and events for young people.
- Gain insight into the processes behind program coordination, promotion, and evaluation.
- Learn about referral pathways, service networks, and support options available to young people in Hume.
- Build confidence in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving in a professional youth services setting.
- Learn about youth participation practices, cultural awareness, and inclusive service delivery.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently enrolled in Bachelor of Youth Work studies
- Preferably in your final year of study
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Resume: The application will require a resume. Please create and submit a resume sharing some information about yourself including your skills, strengths, work experiences and areas of interest.
- Placement requirements: The application form will ask for details to fulfill the placement requirements. This includes, length of placement, hours required, and what you would like to achieve from participating in work experience at Hume City Council.
- Informal Interview: If you progress to the next stage, an informal interview will be organised to see if your goals for placement align with the placement opportunity available.
- Student Placement Agreement: If you are offered the placement opportunity, you will need to provide a signed Student Placement Agreement including the education provider's insurance documentation.
- Council's Employee Code of Conduct: Whilst on placement, you will need to agree to act in accordance with Council's Employee Code of Conduct.
WHY HUME CITY COUNCIL?
A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.
A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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