Youth Development Officer

Council Jobs; Randwick; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Randwick City Council is seeking a Youth Development Officer to lead initiatives that enhance participation, wellbeing and skills for young people in Randwick. You will work with the community and stakeholders to implement programs that build capacity and resilience, enabling youth to engage in community life and develop their abilities.

The role focuses on developing youth-focused programs, collaborating with Council teams, and contributing to youth policies and strategic plans that reflect

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social work or related fields.
• Experience in community development and capacity building with young people.
• Experience in project planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholder groups, especially youth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate sustainable community capacity-building initiatives and partnerships to boost youth participation, wellbeing and development.
• Develop, implement, and promote youth-focused programs, activities and events aligned with Council objectives.
• Contribute to youth policies and strategies, including strategic plans addressing youth needs.
• Collaborate with Council teams to improve youth outcomes in policies, plans and events.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Community development

Youth communication

Education

Youth Work

Social Work

Social Sciences

Community Development

Health Promotion

Job description

Status:Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Community Development team is seeking a Youth Development Officer.

Purpose:

The Youth Development Officer plays a key role in promoting the inclusion, wellbeing and development of young people in Randwick City. This role works closely with the community and stakeholders to implement initiatives that build the capacity and resilience of young people, while creating opportunities for them to participate in community life, connect with others, and develop their skills.

About the role:

• Undertake a planned and coordinated approach to the development of sustainable community capacity building initiatives and partnerships that ultimately improve the community participation, wellbeing and development of young people
• Develop, implement, and promote youth-focused programs, activities and events aligned with Council’s strategic objectives, ensuring timelines and objectives are met and the voice of young people is reflected in program design
• Contribute to the development and execution of youth-related policies and strategies within local government, including the creation of strategic plans that address youth needs and ambition
• Collaborate with Council teams to improve outcomes for young people in Council policies, plans, strategies, programs and broader community and cultural events

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development, Health Promotion or related fields
• Relevant experience in community development and capacity building with young people
• Experience in project management, with demonstrated project planning, implementation and evaluation skills
• Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholder groups, especially including young people

Further information:

View the position description online or contact Andrew Addie, A/ Coordinator Community Development on 0473 214 ***.