Youth Engagement Support Officer

your opportunity

Working alongside the Youth Engagement Coordinator you will contribute to various projects aligned with the youth engagement strategy for 2024-2026. This position plays an essential part in executing key projects that support yourtowns goals and objectives in youth engagement. We are open to applications from candidates who may be based at alternative locations.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Project Collaboration and Execution - Assisting the youth engagement coordinator in planning and managing exciting projects.
• Youth Support and Communication -Engaging with other young people through direct communication including responding to inquiries and supporting their involvement in ongoing projects.
• Administrative and Project Management Support -Assist with scheduling progress tracking and coordinating resources for youth engagement projects.

what we are looking for

At yourtown we believe positivity is powerful and the enabler of great things. We are all connected through our shared passion commitment and belief in young people and are committed to helping young people see greatness in addition you also possess:

• Minimum1 year of practical or job-related experience in a similar field to meet role requirements
• High school certificate or school certificate plus formal vocational or craft skills
• Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe inclusive and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient resourceful and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

opportunity for flexible working arrangements
access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries pharmaceutical automotive services as well as things like clothing books electricals furniture and even holidays!
opportunities for internal and external professional development
free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16000 learning modules
a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
access to discounted private health insurance banking and finance insurance and superannuation through our partner organisations
an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people their families neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply and for a full Position Description please visit: Kerry Smith Talent Acquisition Specialist

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

At yourtown everybody belongs. We welcome celebrate and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.