Youth Engagement Officer

• Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 December 2024 with a possibility of extension
• Base salary package starting at $77,023 inclusive superannuation and leave loading
• Community based Youth loading of 9.5% on all ordinary hours worked
• 6 weeks paid annual leave
• Based in Papunya or Kintore community with subsidised housing
• Relocation allowance will be provided

MacDonnell Regional Council Youth Services (MacYouth) delivers innovative youth programs across 9 remote communities including Amoonguna, Areyonga (Utju), Docker River (Kaltukatjara), Haasts Bluff (Ikuntji), Hermannsburg (Ntaria,) Finke (Aputula), Imanpa, Kintore (Walungurru), Mount Liebig (Watiyawanu), Papunya (Warumpi), Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Apurte) and Titjikala.

Youth services are targeted to young people aged 5-25 years and include activities such as bush trips, arts and crafts, music, dance, sports, bush medicine, young women's and men's evenings, computing, personal hygiene and health management.

The program aims to build the personal capacity, self-esteem, resilience and social connectedness of young people so they can make positive life choices and create pathways to bright futures. Young people across the region are forever welcoming, talented, have strong links to culture and family, keen to learn, proud and are always smiling.

The role

As the Youth Engagement Officer, Youth Services you will work to contribute to the delivery of youth service programs within a community, including working with a small team of local staff targeted towards young people aged 5-25 years old. As the Youth Engagement Officer, you engage in building positive relationships with stakeholders, program administration, resource management and youth supports.

MacYouth are looking for someone that possess drive, commitment, a strong work ethic, who is a natural role model for young people and has sound decision-making skills. To succeed in this role, you must have a positive attitude with strong communication, experience working with young people, leadership experience, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? For more details, check out the Position Description linked below or reach out to Jake Sellers - Senior Coordinator Youth Services on 0455 127 599.

Please include a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfill the position requirements, along with your updated resume.

Check out this video and join the MacYouth team via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1104910850955157

Applications close on 23 November 2024