Program Officer – Youth

Council’s Community Care Branch is recruiting for the position of Program Officer – Youth.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for an energetic Programs Officer to implement and enhance our Youth Services programs! In this role, you’ll work to strengthen community through a range of innovative and diverse programs aimed at young people aged 12-24, build strong relationships with key stakeholders and promote a positive image of our Youth Engagement Services.

The Programs Officer will support the implementation of the Council’s Youth Engagement Strategy.

You’ll facilitate young people’s active participation in Council’s Youth Committees and connect with young people through engaging social media and promotion of activities, events and programs. Development, delivery and evaluation of programs will be part of your responsibilities, as will youth co-design to amplify the voice of young people and celebrate their contribution to community.

You’ll plan and implement youth programs, activities and events while ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements, funding requirements and Council policies. If you’re passionate about making a difference for young people, we want to hear from you!

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services and relevant experience in the Youth sector
• Knowledge of youth development and experience in planning, facilitating and delivering programs in the youth service or community development fields
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and experience in formulating reports, plans and documents
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children’s Check, or the ability to obtain one
• A satisfactory Police Check, or the ability to obtain one
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates or the ability to obtain one.

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,602.60 to $101,911.16 per annum statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Option for an Annualised Salary Package
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197
Email humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au