• Full-Time Fixed-Term Position (18 months) - Based at Darley
• Band 5 - Salary $71,542.12 p.a to $81,699.61 p.a + 11% Super
• YTH003

About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy.

About the role

We currently have a full-time fixed-term position for a Youth Development Officer based at our Darley office. This role will focus on the delivery of the YES program, which targets young people who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from education and/or employment.

Working with the Youth Services Team, the Youth Development Officer will work in innovative ways with services and the community to engage with, support and empower young people to reach their full potential.

In this role you will plan, develop and deliver a range of programs and events in collaboration with young people that support the outcomes of the YES program, and other programs of the youth services when needed. Through advocacy you will promote a positive profile of young people, raising community awareness of their needs, issues and achievements. Liaising with young people, youth/community groups and local agencies on an ongoing basis with the aim of supporting existing services and promoting the development of new, flexible youth services which promote youth engagement and inclusion in decision making.

To view the full position description, click HERE or click the link in the how to apply.

For further information about the role, please contact Angela Clark, Coordinator Early Years & Youth Services on (03) 5366 7100.

What we offer

• A dynamic team culture
• We invest in our people by providing relevant learning, development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• GMHBA Health Cover
• Monthly RDO
• Social Club and Staff Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Support

Send us an email at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Development Officer - YES Program enquiry via EthicalJobs and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About you

You will be tertiary qualified in Youth Work, Social Work, Teaching or Community Services and have relevant experience in programs and services for young people aged 12-25 years, hold a current Level 2 First Aid including CPR and a current Working With Children Check. We are seeking someone who has the flexibility to work outside regular business hours as required.

The successful applicant will also have a good understanding of the principles and practices of youth service provision and community engagement, along with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries with young people aged 12-25 years.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Moorabool Shire Council will enforce required vaccination obligations in accordance with Pandemic Workplace Orders.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to download and read the full PD then apply using the link below.

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you’ll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Glenn Bench, HRBP Recruitment Specialist on 5366 1418.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

A position description is attached.