Youth Development Officer- Young Eventsters and Youth recreation programs

• 12 month contract, Part Time (Maternity Leave Cover) until September 2025
• 20 Hours per week
• Band 5 salary range between $35.19 and $40.17 per hour plus superannuation

An exciting job opportunity supporting youth participation including Young Eventsters and youth recreation programs. 

The diverse range of programs of the role will also see you working with youth volunteer program, social connection and skill development programs, events and initiatives of the Youth Services team.  

You will be energetic, creative, passionate and have experience or qualifications of working with young people in community and education environments to develop their skills and achieve their goals.

Key Selection Criteria 

• Qualifications and Experience as listed within Position Description.  
• Well-developed written and verbal skills, including program planning, evaluation, budgeting, and report writing.  
• Ability to support the coordination and facilitation of youth events, groups, training and programs within deadlines and support young people to participate in this process.    
• Demonstrated ability to form positive and productive relationships and networks with schools and community groups. 
• An understanding of the role of Local Government in the provision of services to young people as well as knowledge of youth issues and the range of services available to young people .
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities and work area including an understanding and commitment to the Child Safe Standards, and Code of Ethical Practice for the Victorian Youth Sector.  
• Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values.  

How to apply:  

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date is Sunday 4 August 2024. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume, and key selection criteria response statement with specific examples.  

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact:

For further information on this position, please contact Stacey Oliver, Coordinator Youth Services on 0407 225 336. 

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.