• 5 x Casual positions – shifts offered on weekdays between 3-8 pm & some weekend shifts.
• Join a supportive workplace with a focus on flexibility and wellbeing.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace

We are looking for youth workers who have afternoon & after-hours availability to fill in for occasional shifts within our programs and assertive outreach.

The Family and Community Services department at Banyule City Council sits within the Community Wellbeing directorate. It provides a range of services to children, families, young people and community groups within the municipality. These services promote and support health, wellbeing and education and strive to build a connected and safe community.

The Family & Community Services department is committed to working ethically in partnership with the community within a Citizenship Framework. In essence this means that the department works to include and encourage community participation and respects the rights of individuals to have a say in decisions which affect them.

About the Role:

We are looking to refresh our Youth Casual Staffing team to support us in:

• Staff outreach shifts that offer outreach and support services to young people and their families, particularly young people deemed to be at risk.
• Provide support in the delivery and development of programs, activities and events as directed by team leaders and senior youth staff.
• Assist in staff programs run by the Banyule Youth Service, using appropriate skills and experience, and assist in programs run by other agencies and organisations in partnership with the Banyule Youth Service.
• Engage and connect with young people in the community and in local community settings such as schools to promote Banyule Youth Services.

Please note:

• This position is for a minimum of 3 hours a month and usually not more than 4 hours weekly. Rosters are generally bimonthly, with the expectation of attending "after-hours" quarterly meetings. This position is located at our JETS Studios, Bundoora.

Skills, experience and certificates:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive life skills experience with a good working knowledge in Youth work and/or qualifications of the youth sector.
• Experience and knowledge working with young people, preferably in an outreach or program/activity setting under appropriate professional guidelines.
• Flexible availability preferred – a minimum of two afternoons/evenings per month required with the ability to commit to regular shifts.
• Ability to undertake and pass probity checks (WWC & Police) and obtain First Aid (or willingness to undergo training).

Please also indicate any additional interests or skills that may benefit this role.

For example, recreational and/or sporting skills (knowledge of skateboarding; scooter; BMX etc); knowledge of the urban/street art scene; RPG gaming, event management; knowledge experience in music; experience in working with CALD, diverse or Indigenous young people; ability to speak a community language etc.

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Working with Children's check
• Police check
• Driver’s License

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the attached position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Lisa Said Tel: 0427 833 321 for a confidential conversation.

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Outreach & Program Workers x5 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
• Study assistance (permanent employees)
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

A position description is attached.