Community Projects Officer – Youth Development

• Picton location
• Permanent Part Time - 21 hours
• Salary from $49.27 per hour + 11% Superannuation
• Hybrid Work arrangements

Are you an experienced Community Projects Officer in youth development  looking for more work life balance? Do you have a passion and enthusiasm for youth development within the community?  Don’t wait any longer, this position could be for you!

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

We currently have vacancy in our Community Services  team for an experienced Community Projects Officer in Youth Development on a part time basis.  You will be responsible for enhancing  enhance Council's service provision, working in partnership with the community, non-government organisations and Government to promote the provision of human services that meet local needs as identified and prioritised by Council in an equitable manner.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma level qualifications in Social Science, Community Services, Welfare / Youth Studies field and 2 years relevant current work history.
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working with key target groups including Ageing, Disability, Children, Families and Young People, Aboriginal, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and other marginalised groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to strengths-based community development, social justice philosophy and practice with a demonstrated high level of understanding of current social issues and needs facing the community.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in community project facilitation, management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Working with Children Clearance

Further Information: Rob Moran, Community Projects and Events Team Leader,  02 4677 9611.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 1 July 2024.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly even better, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2020 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.