Youth Engagement Officer

• Permanent Full Time
• $83,714.28 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Youth Engagement Pathways

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.

As Youth Engagement Officer, you will plan, promote and facilitate programs and initiatives that are innovative, inclusive and responsive to the needs of children and young people, aged 10–24 years across Hume. You will develop and deliver engagement initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for children and young people to connect, participate and thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, promote and facilitate, using a participation model, programs and initiatives that are innovative and respond to the needs of children and young people predominantly aged 6-18 years in Hume. 
• Develop and deliver engagement initiatives that respond to needs and interests of children and young people.
• Provide children, young people and families with information and referral to services/organisations that may assist them with a broad cross section of mental health , wellbeing, leadership, and  education and training pathways.
• Provide and share information on emerging and current issues relating to children, young people and families across the Unit.
• Support the evaluation of programs and initiatives, and assist in the preparation of reports for Council, and funding submissions, as required. 
• Actively participate in local sector and community networks to develop and maintain professional relationships with local service providers and contribute to raising awareness between members and the community, in relation to emerging youth issues.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience developing, planning, facilitating and evaluating programs, activities and initiatives for children and young people aged 10 – 24 years.
• Strong knowledge of youth participation, inclusion, cultural safety, community consultation and community development approaches.
• The ability to build relationships with stakeholders such as children, young people, families, schools and community organisations.
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute to team planning, service development and continuous improvement.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social work, community services or a related field, or lesser formal qualifications with relevant experience.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Current driver's licence.

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.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

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.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at *******@hume.vic.gov.au.

Applications will be reviewed progressively throughout the advertising period. This role may close once a sufficient number of suitable applicants has been received. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as early as possible.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Lorence Bakri, Acting Team Leader Youth Engagement, on 9205 2556 or email ********@hume.vic.gov.au.