Youth Programs and Events Officer

22 hours ago

Mount Gambier, South Australia City of Mount Gambier Full time $38,000 - $60,000 per year

The City of Mount Gambier has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual who is passionate about working with Youth to join the Mount Gambier Library Team

About the position:


• Part-time, 19 hours per week


• Fixed term – month contract.


• Competitive remuneration package.

This position supports the Manager Library & Community Development in providing quality library services to the community with a strong focus on customer service and an emphasis on the delivery of Children and Youth Programs and services.

This role will engage and connect youth with Council through the Library and support the delivery of youth programs and events for the community.

This position is required to work school holidays and some out of hours events throughout the year.

This position is classified at Level 2 (currently $38.05 per hour) of the City of Mount Gambier Administration Staff Agreement No

About you:


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with and engage youth.


• Ability to lead a group of youth to advocate for the community to Council.


• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.


• Ability to develop and deliver a program of activities and one-off events.


• Excellent customer service skills and relevant customer service experience.


• Tech Savvy with the ability to operate a variety of equipment, technologies, software programs and the capacity to learn new technologies.

What we offer:

Mount Gambier is the second largest city in South Australia and provides a perfect balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and the comforts of a small town. Packed with beautiful natural resources including the iconic Blue Lake/Warwar, caves, sinkholes, parks and gardens. Mount Gambier is an idyllic location to enjoy work life balance, only 20 minutes from the beach.

This role presents an opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. The City of Mount Gambier is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in the workplace.

The successful candidate will enjoy:


• Ongoing professional development and training,


• A supportive and friendly team environment,


• Career development opportunities,


• Active social club,


• Flexible work arrangements,


• Positive work/life balance,


• Income protection insurance,


• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support,


• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates.

The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:


• National Police Check,


• Working with Children Check (WWCC),


• Pre-employment medical examination.

The City of Mount Gambier is an equal opportunity employer committed to continuous improvement as a culturally safe and supportive workplace. We strongly encourage members of our First Nations community to apply.

For a confidential conversation please call:

Sally Mann

Manager Library & Community Development

Further information about the position, including the position description, which identifies key competencies and selection criteria, is available from City of Mount Gambier website:

How to apply:

Applicants must specifically address each of the key competencies and selection criteria, which is available within the position description and submit with a resume including contact details for at least three referees.

Applications close: Friday 31st October 2025 at 5:00pm.

Applications must be submitted via email to:

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