Engagement And Activation Officer

Tasmania; Melton; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 ADOs

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible work options

Career Development & Leadership

GMHBA health plan

16 weeks Paid Parental Leave

3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking an Engagement and Activation Officer for the Young Communities services unit to design and deliver inclusive programs for young people aged 12–25 and their families, building partnerships with schools, clubs and local organisations.

You will develop, deliver and evaluate youth events and leadership programs, manage budgets, and contribute to strategic planning, with occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related field with experience.
• Experience developing and evaluating youth programs.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience delivering projects within budget and timeframes.
• Valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Employee Working with Children Check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate youth engagement programs and events.
• Undertake engagement tasks including proposals, budgets and records.
• Support strategic partnerships by representing youth needs on networks and committees.
• Provide information and referrals to youth and families.
• Assist with preparation of Young Communities budget and reports.
• Contribute to policy, procedures and strategies to meet youth needs.
• Develop promotional strategies for programs across the municipality.
• Collaborate within a team and participate in planning and working groups.

Skills

Engagement with youth

Communication skills

Budget management

Partnership development

Project evaluation

Driver's Licence

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Social Work

Youth Work

Community Development

Welfare

Job description

Job Description

Council's Young Communities services unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to optimise the wellbeing and resilience of young people aged 12 - 25 years and their families through the identification, design, establishment, and delivery of inclusive, adaptable, and accessible programs. You will be responsible for establishing and maximising relationships with organisations to improve outcomes for young people and advocate for their needs.

As an Engagement and Activation Officer within the Young Communities services unit, you will be responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating a range of youth events, youth leadership and awards programs, school engagements, consultations and contribution to Young Communities strategic plan and service delivery.

Reporting to the Team Leader Engagement and Activation, you will contribute for the development, delivery, and evaluation of youth related initiatives. The successful member will play a crucial role in networking and building rapport with local businesses, schools, organisations, and community groups.

This position requires 'out of hours' work including participation in evening and weekend work.,

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a range of youth engagement programs and events initiatives that address engagement and support of young people across the municipality.
• Undertake and be accountable for engagement administrative tasks, including the development of program / event proposals and evaluations, event management plans, program budgets and maintaining accurate records and statistical information.
• Support strategic partnerships by representing the needs of local young people on networks and committees as required and advocate on youth issues with key sectors of the community. This includes engage with community groups, service providers and schools to promote awareness of the Youth Development and Support Services available for young people and their families.
• Provide information, resources, and where appropriate referral, to young people and their families to enable them to make informed decisions and make full use of resources and services available within the community.
• Assist the Team Leader/ Coordinator with the preparation of the Young Communities budget, reports for Council and funding bodies.
• Actively contribute toward the development of policy, procedures and strategies to ensure the needs of young people are reflected.
• Develop promotional strategies ensuring that programs, services and events are well publicised across the municipality.
• Contribute and work effectively within a team environment including, actively contributing to team planning, development activities and issue/task-oriented working groups.

About the Candidate

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Development and Welfare or a related discipline with some experience
• Demonstrated experience in the development, facilitation and evaluation of a wide range of programs and engagement activities for young people.
• Proven ability to engage young people and motivate and encourage active youth participation.
• Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills, ability to liaise and work effectively with the broader community and other service providers within a community development context.
• Demonstrated experience implementing projects and achieving outcomes within budget and timeframe.
• Current valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check., All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government.

Work Environment

Band 5 - Salary Range $81,006.12 to $93,280.24 per annum + 12% Super + ADO

Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.

Why join Melton City Council?

Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.

As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.

Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth.

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities

Join us and help build a city that thrives-where your work makes a real difference every day., Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there's a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we'd love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

• Motivate
• Empower
• Lead
• Trust
• Open
• Nurture

Benefits

There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:

Staff Benefits | Melton City Council

• 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Genuine Flexible work options
• Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
• Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.