Youth Development and Community Engagement Officer

Youth Development and Community Engagement Officer

$89,582 - $97,647 pa (plus super)

Permanent Full Time

Youth and Family Services are seeking a highly skilled professional to join their team.

As a Youth Development and Community Engagement Officer you will engage and consult with young people and key stakeholders to research, identify and support the development of strategic policy and planning options for consideration by Youth and Family Services. The successful applicant will develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate a range of Youth development programs and initiatives that enhance opportunities for young people in the City of Greater Dandenong.

Key skills include:

• Sound understanding of the current issues effecting young people in particular young people at risk
• Demonstrated understanding of youth participation and community development principles and practice
• Excellent research, consultation, advocacy and networking skills
• Sound project management and experience in implementing, facilitating and evaluating youth activities and initiatives

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.

Youth Development and Community Engagement Officer Position Description – 173KB

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

We offer a range of benefits for staff including a friendly team environment, salary sacrificed child care (where available), and a vibrant social club.

In accordance with government requirements the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an approved COVID-19 vaccination.

Further information: Aishling Fagan, 8571 1656

Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 29 October 2021