Youth Engagement Coordinator

Not all heroes wear capes… but plenty of them are here at Youth Projects

A bit about the role

The primary objective of a Youth Engagement Coordinator is to establish and maintain important relationships with our community partners and local organisations that help shape employment and training pathways for young people in your community. If you like getting out in the community and building strong, mutually beneficial professional relationships this could be the role for you

Our Youth Engagement Coordinators are responsible for a variety of projects and activities that help engage disadvantaged and vulnerable young people with our services. This role's primary purpose is to bridge the gap between our Transition to Work Program and the young people it aims to help. By working together with schools, training providers and community organisations, this role ensures that our employment programs can provide the necessary support and resources to empower disadvantaged youth, ultimately helping them grow personally and professionally.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Certificate IV qualification in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services or Career Development is essential and non-negotiable.
• Experience in employment services, training industries, and/or community/youth sectors, preferably with a track record of achievements and impact is required.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with diverse client groups, understanding their needs and delivering tailored support and guidance.
• Demonstratable interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, and partners, fostering collaborative relationships for effective service delivery.

Does this sound like you?

• You're a born networker and communicator with the ability to leverage your professional relationship building skills to create real service impact
• You have a natural ability to connect with young people and understand their needs, creating unique solutions to fill their unique needs.
• You know Melbourne's Western Suburbs well and can use your connections to help develop employment and training opportunities for young people.
• You're full of creative ways to build brand awareness, service trust and connection

Want to challenge yourself and see what real change looks like? Come join the Youth Projects Team.

A bit about us:

We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to at-risk individuals across Melbourne to open pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our work is focused on respect, client-centered care, and harm prevention. Through our holistic model of care, we support people to live longer, healthier lives with meaningful employment and a stronger sense of belonging, safety, and security.

Why should you work with us?

At Youth Projects we are very lucky to have a highly passionate and big energy team. We love what we do and we have fun doing it, all the while keeping things professional We are dedicated to providing a flexible environment to help you get on top of your work-life balance and we prioritise personal development every step of the way by providing regular training and internal development opportunities Most importantly, every day you get to see the way your work impacts real people in your community. But wait, there's more

• Free & locally roasted coffee at the office, every day 
• Generous salary packaging benefits to boost your take home pay
• PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
• Flexible work environment & flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading to help you live your best life on your holidays
• Employee wellbeing initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program
• Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra five personal leave days

Have you made it this far?

If you're still reading, we think there's a strong chance you might be our kind of person.

 Send through your resume & Cover Letter by clicking "Apply for the Job.

Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received, and only successful applicants will be notified. Please note that it is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working Children's Check or Police Check.

Our commitment to diversity: At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that people from a range of backgrounds bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous candidates.

Safety screening: Youth Projects is committed to being a child-safe organisation, providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation feel safe. Youth Projects has zero tolerance