Casual Youth Services Officer
Casual Youth Services Officer
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Job Description
- Make a positive impact on the lives of young people in your community.
- Opportunity to develop and enhance youryouth work skills
- $34.60 per hour casual loading super
- Work across the Shire to deliver services and programs
Together Different Future
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic progressive and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together doing things differently and preparing for the future.
Were looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.
About the Opportunity
Are you looking for casual work and keen to make a positive impact on young people As a Casual Youth Services Officer you will cofacilitate recreation and life skills programs/events as well as engage and support young people who attend My Place Youth Centre.
You will make an impact by
- Engaging and supporting young people who access My Place Youth Centre.
- Ensuring the youth centre is activated and resources are up to date.
- Assisting youth services staff in delivering programs on topics important to young people.
- Developing strategies to encourage youth participation.
- Keeping young people safe in activities and programs.
What you will bring
- Tertiary qualification in youth work social work psychology welfare sociology or a relevant discipline.
- Abilityto engage and support a diverse cohort of young people.
- Knowledge of the key principles and practices to keep young people safe from harm and abuse.
- Ability toundertake needs assessment referral advocacy and support for young people.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Ability to embrace and behavein accordance with Cardinias Corporate Values.
Why work with us
- Activity based work model.
- Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.
- Professional development opportunities including training and education programs.
- A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship with initiatives to reduce the Councils carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
- A focus on worklife balance with programs and initiatives designed to support employees physical and mental wellbeing.
- Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.Click here.
To apply
- Please complete the online application form including uploading your resume and a response to the selection criteria this can be uploaded in the cover letter section.
- Applications close 13th April 2025
- For further informationregarding the role please contact Emma Firth Coordinator Youth Services onor refer to the position description.
Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive barrierfree recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage people living with a disability LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and preemployment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.
You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Gig
