• Seeking Casual Youth Workers
• Band 4 - $42.44 includes 25% casual loading plus 11% superannuation

Council’s Youth Services unit is seeking suitably qualified and experienced, enthusiastic Youth Workers in a casual capacity to join our team to assist in delivering programs for young people across Hobsons Bay.

We are looking for:

Hobsons Bay Youth Services is looking for casual Youth Workers to support programs delivered to young people aged 12 to 25 years across Hobsons Bay. Casual Youth Workers will support staff in running drop-ins, recreation and art activities, school holiday programs and lots more. We seek casual Youth Workers who are flexible and able to deliver safe, meaningful, and engaging programs for and with young people. We expect that casual Youth Workers can build rapport and trust with young people, so they feel supported and safe. Child safety is at the forefront of your mind.

What you’ll be working on:

Supporting the delivery of programs for young people that are targeted, purposeful and engaging, such as:

• Drop-ins: after-school programming delivered at venues across Hosbons Bay. Currently, this includes Newport, Altona, and Laverton, with other venues coming up later in the year.
• Assisting with a variety of school holiday activities for 12-17 year olds, from art and craft, to tech to recreation.
• Other projects and events such as Freeza gigs, skate events and youth groups or committees.

What you need to succeed:

• Certificate IV or above in Youth Work / Community Development fields or lesser qualifications with some relevant experience.
• Current Working with Children’s Check.
• Current and valid full Victorian Driver’s Licence
• First Aid with current CPR
• Strong communication, flexibility and availability for work in “youth friendly” hours, such as weekday afternoons, weekends and during school holidays
• Passion for working with young people
• Able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the YACVic Code of Ethical Practice for youth workers, and familiarity with the Victorian Child Safe Standards

Why you should apply:

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about young people, their development and voice. You will be joining an experienced and fun team who work with a diverse range of young people across Hobsons Bay, providing opportunities for fun, growth and empowerment. You will be working to empower and show the value of young people in the community and within council.

A copy of the PD is available on Council's website.

Enquiries regarding these opportunities can be directed to the Team Leader Youth Development at [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Workers enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. The closing date may be sooner than advertised as positions are filled.