Youth Development Officer

Youth Development Officer

• Full Time Position
• Monthly ADO
• Salary $79.9K to $86.9K (Band 6) + 10% Super

Mitchell Shire Council is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities on Melbourne's northern growth corridor. We offer flexible working conditions and a supportive and innovative organisation. We're an easy drive or train journey from Melbourne and offer a great affordable living for those considering a lifestyle change.

Mitchell Shire Council provides a supportive workplace with a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the community. The Council also offers ongoing professional development opportunities and workplace flexibility within a supportive and innovative work environment.

This role is responsible for facilitating the Leadership and Participation portfolio including:

• Facilitate Mitchell’s Youth Council program
• Facilitate and promote the utilisation of the Mitchell Youth Centre (Broadford and Wallan)
• Lead and facilitate the Mitchell Youth Advisory Network
• Facilitate consultation, co-create with young people, plan and deliver youth events that contribute to building resilience and capacity within Mitchell Shire, including School Holiday Program, Mitchell Youth Week and health and wellbeing initiatives

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in the following key areas:

• Youth Development
• Community Services
• Youth engagement and consultation practices
• Event Management

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. 

Position Description: 500138 - Youth Development Officer PD.pdf

Applications close at 9am Monday 2nd August 2021.

 Mitchell Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
(This is now mandatory for all employees joining Council to meet Child Safe Standards of our Organisation)