Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Program support to the team with the development and delivery comprehensive range of engagement and pathway programs for young people.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide support in the planning and delivery of a diverse range of programs, activities and events for young people predominately aged 18 to 24 years and support their participation and engagement.
• Provide program support in the delivery of initiatives that develop young people's capabilities, and strengthen links between schools, training and higher education providers and local businesses.
• Assist in promoting key events and activities across Hume that provide opportunities for young people and families to engage and connect with their local communities including use of social media platforms.
• Provide young people and their families with information and referral to services/ organisations that may assist them to achieve enhanced health, wellbeing, education and training and employment outcomes.
• Maintain attendance and participant records.
• Maintain awareness of current youth sector information and trends to enable responsive approaches to service delivery.
• Regularly update social media platform to ensure young people and families are aware of programs and activities being delivered.

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:

• Knowledge and experience in the development, facilitation and evaluation of youth programs, events and activities, in the context of local government service delivery or similar field.
• Experience in utilising youth engagement as a tool to connect and work with young people, enabling the development of appropriate outcome focused programs and opportunities.
• Developed skills relating to young people and an understanding of the issues that impact upon young people and their connection to family and community.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to accurately document youth programs and report upon performance and outcomes to Council or funding bodies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to contribute to the achievement of the departments goals and objectives.
• Skills in managing time, setting priorities planning and organising one's own work under broad guidelines.

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• A certificate or tertiary qualifications in the area of youth, recreation or community services or relevant experience.
• Knowledge and application of the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria - Code of Ethical Practice and its influence on working with young people.
• A current Victorian driver's licence.
• First Aid qualification to Level 2

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.