Job Description

• Permanent Full Time
• $99,526 - $107,565.64 per annum plus Superannuation
• Work from Youth Central Broadmeadows & Roxburgh Park Youth Centre

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, develop and deliver programs and initiatives in place based areas across Hume that align to goals and actions identified in the Connect & Thrive: A Plan for Young People in Hume.
• Lead a team of Youth Engagement Officers to plan, deliver and evaluate services and programs for children and young people aged 10 to 24 years.
• Mange the operations of the facilities including lease agreements, maintenance, budgets and capital works for the youth centres.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends for young people, and the sector on a local and state-wide basis.
• Recent relevant experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of youth programs, with a focus on fostering effective partnerships and engagement with young people and their families.
• Well developed facilitation and presentation skills.
• Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to accurately document and report upon performance and outcomes to Council, funding bodies or other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and support a team, contributing to an environment that promotes high performance.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective and efficient management of programs and resources including financial and staffing.
• Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver effective program outcomes.

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work or Community Development and relevant experience working with young people or a lesser qualification with substantial relevant experience.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• First Aid Certificate.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Rebecca Ferris, Team Leader Youth Engagement on 9205 2556 or email rebeccafe@hume.vic.gov.au.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at careers@hume.vic.gov.au

Applications will be reviewed progressively throughout the advertising period. This role may close once a sufficient number of suitable applicants has been received. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as early as possible.