Youth Development Officer

Western District Health Service; Hamilton; Presencial; AUD 38 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Monthly ADO

Salary packaging benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to lead meaningful youth-#

Supportive and collaborative team

Resumo da oferta

Western District Health Service are seeking a Youth Development Officer in Hamilton, VIC to coordinate youth wellbeing initiatives and lead Live4Life across the Southern Grampians region. The role focuses on youth mental health promotion, partnership building and delivering engaging programs with schools and community groups.

Youth Development Officers will drive collaboration, deliver MHFA programs, mentor youth crews and oversee program evaluation and funding compliance.

Qualificações

• Tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Development or related field.
• Experience working with young people and building positive relationships with youth and community stakeholders.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills; Experience coordinating programs, projects or community initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively across schools, community organisations and government agencies.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• A commitment to child safety, inclusion and positive youth development.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate the Live4Life model across the Southern Grampians region ensuring outcomes and funding requirements are met.
• Recruit, support and mentor the Live4Life Crew empowering young people as mental health ambassadors.
• Coordinate Teen/Mental Health First Aid programs across schools and community settings.
• Lead planning and delivery of youth wellbeing events and campaigns including Live4Life launches.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, youth services and stakeholders to strengthen youth outcomes.
• Coordinate reporting, evaluation, budget monitoring and grants acquittals for program sustainability.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Program delivery

Team leadership

Collaboration across agencies

Formação académica

Tertiary qualification in Youth Work or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Youth Development Officer

Primary & Preventative Health | Western District Health Service

• Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity until 31 December 2027 (extension possible)
• 40 hours per week with a Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Hamilton, Victoria
• $33.38 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Join a values-driven organisation making a meaningful difference in youth mental health and wellbeing across the Southern Grampians region

Western District Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Youth Development Officer to join our Primary & Preventative Health team.

This rewarding role is responsible for coordinating youth wellbeing, leadership and community engagement initiatives across the Southern Grampians region, with a strong focus on the delivery and ongoing success of the Live4Life program, a community-based youth mental health promotion and suicide prevention initiative.

Working closely with young people, schools, community organisations, local government and health services, you will play a key role in developing programs, building partnerships and creating opportunities that support positive mental health outcomes for young people.

If you are passionate about youth development, community engagement and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Live4Life Program Coordination

Coordinate the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Live4Life model across the Southern Grampians region, ensuring program outcomes, partnerships and funding requirements are achieved.

Youth Leadership & Participation

Recruit, support and mentor members of the Southern Grampians Live4Life Crew, empowering young people to become mental health ambassadors within their schools and wider community.

Mental Health First Aid Program Delivery

Coordinate the delivery of Teen Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid programs across schools and community settings, including instructor engagement, scheduling and participant coordination.

Community Engagement & Event Coordination

Lead the planning and delivery of youth wellbeing events, awareness campaigns, leadership activities and key community initiatives including Live4Life Launch and Celebration events and the Southern Grampians Youth Achievement Awards.

Partnership Development

Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, youth services, community organisations, local government, health providers and other stakeholders to strengthen outcomes for young people.

Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Coordinate reporting, evaluation, budget monitoring, grant acquittals and continuous improvement activities that support program sustainability and community impact.

What You Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Development or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience working with young people and building positive relationships with youth and community stakeholders
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience coordinating programs, projects or community initiatives
• Ability to work collaboratively across schools, community organisations and government agencies
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• A commitment to child safety, inclusion and positive youth development

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare and community services across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Make a Lasting Difference

This is an opportunity to work alongside young people and community partners to deliver programs that genuinely improve wellbeing, reduce stigma and strengthen mental health outcomes across our region.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Hamilton offers an outstanding regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, strong community connections and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's stunning southwest coastline.

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What We Offer

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave entitlements
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to lead meaningful youth mental health initiatives
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work with lasting community impact
• Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community

Interested?

For more information, view the Position Description: Link

For a confidential discussion, contact Emma Humphries on ************ or ***********************

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team on **************** — we're here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.