Youth Engagement Project Officer

Multiple Fixed Term / Casual positions available until October 2025
Help strengthen youth participation, wellbeing and development by delivery of programs and activities
Based within the Murrindindi Shire

Make a significant different in our community!

Council has multiple exciting opportunities for Youth Engagement Project Officers to support the increase of youth engagement and participation across the Murrindindi Shire through facilitation of youth programs and events.

These positions will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of local young people through leading activities that connect, educate and promote engagement among people aged between 12 – 24 years.  

About this opportunity

In this role of Youth Engagement Project Officer, you will co-design, deliver and evaluate exciting programs, initiatives and events for Murrindindi Shire young people. You will build strong relationships with various stakeholders and work with young people to increase youth engagement across Murrindindi Shire.

Working closely with internal and external sectors, you will strive to create a more fulfilling community enabling greater youth engagement in Council programs. You will:

• Develop, implement and evaluate innovative youth programs that increase Murrindindi Shire youth engagement.
• Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships to support youth-led initiatives.
• Foster relationships with diverse youth and communities to promote inclusivity and accessibility.
• Increase community understanding of Council’s Youth Services and initiatives.
• Work under the direction of the Youth and Community Development Officer to connect young people to their communities through recreation, leadership, arts, music, culture and environmental opportunities within Murrindindi Shire.

What will you bring

• Demonstrated experience working in a similar position, with a proven capacity to effectively engage and work with diverse groups to achieve goals.
• Proven skill delivering reliable youth programs, activities and events that build on existing capacities and strengths.
• An understanding of youth development principles and practices.
• Proven ability to work independently and receive feedback from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and judgements that provide due consideration to ethical, legal and organisational frameworks.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Isabella Weston, Youth and Community Development Officer on 03 5772 0333

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description. Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission.
• by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm on Sunday 1 December 2024.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check.
• Is able to travel to different work sites within the Murrindindi Shire, such as providing evidence of a current drivers licence.

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