Youth Engagement Officer

1 week ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Clarence City Council Full time $7,507,165 - $8,673,141 per year

Help create safe, welcoming spaces where young people can thrive.

As our new Youth Engagement Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering youth led programs across Clarence, including an exciting new pop-up activity zone in the heart of Rosny. This special project, delivered in partnership with Mission Australia Youth Beat and Pulse Youth Health Service, will offer a free after-school space for young people to connect, relax and have their say. You'll be working directly with local youth to shape the program, support activities, and help make Rosny a place where young people feel heard and supported.

Key responsibilities
  • Plan and deliver fun, safe and engaging programs that respond to the needs of young people
  • Build strong partnerships with schools, service providers and community organisations
  • Support young people to access the services they need, including referrals to specialist support
  • Help develop and deliver school-based and outreach programs
  • Consult with young people to identify emerging issues and co-design solutions
  • Promote youth participation in events, spaces and decision-making processes
  • Support the work of the Youth Network Advisory Group
  • Keep accurate records and contribute to program evaluation and reporting
About you
  • Qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or similar, or significant relevant experience
  • A solid understanding of the key issues affecting young people today
  • Confident delivering programs and working with diverse groups of young people
  • Able to work collaboratively with schools, families and support services
  • Great communicator organised and proactive.
  • Must hold a National Police Check and Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (non-negotiable and candidate's responsibility)
What we offer you
  • Base salary between $75,071.65 and $86,731.41 pro rata will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + superannuation
  • Fixed term (approximately 6 months), part-time (Total 20.25 hours per week)
Apply online

Apply via our careers page: Youth Engagement Officer - City of Clarence and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.

For a more detailed chat about the position, please call David Ronaldson (Manager Community Services) on

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Position-Description-Youth-Engagement-

Council commitment

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern.  For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace.  Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.

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