• Part time (0.8FTE), Temporary to September 2025
• Band 6, Starting salary $88,418 (pro rata) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

The Community Connections team works with community members across all life stages in Greater Bendigo. We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys celebrating the diversity and contributions of young people.

As our Community Connection Officer - Youth Officer, you will lead the development and implementation of initiatives, programs, projects and events that promote the engagement, participation, inclusion and development of young people and the wider community in Greater Bendigo. You will also manage volunteers and contribute to the development, review and implementation of strategies, policies and plans that impact young people.

The role supports the delivery of the FReeZA program and provides opportunities like BendiGLOW and Battle of the Bands for young people to enjoy and participate in music, cultural, recreational and artistic events.

This position is 4 days a week with flexibility on which days are worked. Some evening and weekend work is required.

This is an great opportunity to join a fun, passionate and enthusiastic team on a temporary basis. Check out our Yo Bendigo website for more details.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have a genuine passion for empowering young people and substantial experience in planning, implementing and evaluating youth specific community development activities, programs, projects and events, experience in youth or community development sectors, event management experience together with skills in promotions and social media. You will have strong communication and relationship building skills and enjoy working in a team environment.

Qualification in Social Science, Community Development or similar discipline will be highly regarded.

A satisfactory police check and employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

If this sounds like you, come and be part of our team!

Benefits

• Work on a range of valued and interesting projects | Support our community
• Learning and development opportunities | Generous leave provisions
• We offer hybrid and flexible working options

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Jo Connellan, Coordinator Community Connections on (03) 5434 6437.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business the closing date.