• Develop and deliver Council-run youth programs and services
• Fixed Term Temporary full-time role for up to 6 months
• Supervise Casual Youth Activities Officers when in program delivery

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

Purpose of the Role

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

The Arncliffe Youth Centre is a sport, recreation, and community-focused Youth Centre incorporated into a mixed-use residential and commercial complex, located at 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe, accessible via the Princess Highway.

The primary purpose of the role is to lead the development, facilitation and evaluation of activities, programs, services, and events designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Bayside LGA.

The role will be primarily based at the Arncliffe Youth Centre; however, the role may be required to work from other Council facilities and locations on request. The role will work collaboratively with and report to the Centre Coordinator - Arncliffe Youth Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate a schedule of activities, programs, services, and events designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Bayside LGA.
• E.g., after school, drop-in, youth week, workshops, training, school holiday and sports and recreation activities
• Work with the Centre Coordinator to prepare an ongoing roster of casual Youth Activities Officers to assist you in delivering this schedule.
• Oversee Youth Activities Officers when delivering this schedule.
• Facilitate timely access to appropriate and specialised resources, information, support services, welfare, and external agencies to address young people's specific and sophisticated needs.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Diploma level qualification in Youth Services or relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective delivery of specialised and tailored programs for young people aged 12 – 25.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective delivery of community, sport, and recreation programs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and oral, with a demonstrated ability to engage people of all walks of life and/or isolated groups within the community.
• Current First Aid certificate relevant to the role or wiliness to obtain.
• Working with Children Check (NSW) and Criminal Reference Check.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C or HR licence, or willingness to obtain.

What Can We Offer You?

As an employer, Bayside Council offers a flexible and family-friendly working environment supported by a generous and tangible reward and recognition program with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Salary Range: $1,167.40 - $1,307.49 per week

Enquiries: Gavin Ross - Coordinator Sports & Recreation on 0429 148 755

Bayside Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.