Youth Development Officer
Create opportunities for the Coast's young people as part of our Youth Services team.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Central Coast Council
Location: Gosford & Central Coast
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-7-8053-2456
Fax: +61-7-5940-4819
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Detail information about job Youth Development Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Drive youth engagement in the Central Coast Community
- Deliver innovative initiatives to meet the needs of the Coast's young people
- Permanent part time position - 20 hours per week
- Drive youth engagement in the Central Coast Community
- Deliver innovative projects, activities and events that meet the needs of the Coast's young people
- Permanent part time position - 20 hours per week (some weekend/evening work may be required)
- Salary range between $40.15 to $48.19 per hour ($803.00 to $963.80 per week) + superannuation
Central Coast Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a healthy and safe work environment. We are committed to diversity in our community and our workforce and encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people from diverse backgrounds to apply to be part of our inclusive team.
Create opportunities for the Coast's young people as part of our Youth Services team. This role works with young people on the Central Coast to identify their needs and aspirations, and deliver a range of programs, events and activities across the Region that support and empower young people to participate in the local community.
Key activities of this role include:
- Identify changing population issues, consult with young people, relevant youth service providers and the community and develop strategies and programs to meet identified needs of young people;
- Develop and provide youth based activities, programs and events that support and empower young people;
- Advise Central Coast Council on community development issues associated with young people.
Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor Degree qualification in Youth Studies, Social Science, Community Development or related field OR extensive experience in developing and delivering youth programs combined with ongoing professional development;
- Current First Aid Certificate;
- Working with Children Check;
- Extensive experience in working with young people within a community development framework;
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of youth related services;
- Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, managing and evaluating youth programs and projects;
- Previous experience effectively engaging and consulting with young people, project partners and other stakeholders;
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of current trends and practice in youth leadership/development.
Desirable Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience operating lighting and sound equipment;
- Experience working in Local Government.
Enquiries: Steve Knee, Team Leader Youth Services on ph: (02) 4304 7104 or 0400 162 505.
If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.
Closing Date: Applications close at Midnight on Tuesday, 24 July 2018.