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 connections with community partners and organisations to strengthen employment and training pathways for young people in the Transition to Work program. 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 the Transition to Work program, bridging that gap between leaving school and starting a career for young people, all across Victoria

No two days will look quite the same when keeping industry partners engaged with our services. Our Youth Engagement team coordinate and facilitate a variety of projects and activities that work towards breaking down complex barriers to employment and education for young people, creating better futures for your community.

The Youth Engagement Coordinator's role is to bridge the gap between our Transition to Work Program and the young people it aims to help. By working closely with these different groups, this role ensures that the program 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.
• Demonstrated experience in employment services, training industries, and/or community/youth sectors, preferably with a track record of achievements and impact.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with diverse client groups, understanding their needs and delivering tailored support and guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, and partners, fostering collaborative relationships for effective service delivery.
• Capacity to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions to address complex issues faced by individuals or communities within the specified sectors.

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

Now… let's talk about you

You're a born networker with the ability to leverage your professional relationship building skills to create 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 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 and you understand that your brand is you

Get to know 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