Youth Development Officer

Randwick City Council; Randwick; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randwick City Council is seeking a Youth Development Officer to promote inclusion, wellbeing and development of young people in Randwick and the eastern beaches of Sydney. You will develop, implement and promote youth-focused programs and events, aligning them with Council objectives and ensuring the voice of young people is reflected in program design.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Youth Work or related fields, experience in community development and project management, and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development, Health Promotion or related fields.
• Experience in community development and capacity building with young people.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned, coordinated development of sustainable community initiatives to boost young people’s participation and wellbeing.
• Develop, implement and promote youth-focused programs and events aligned with Council objectives, ensuring timelines and voice of young people are reflected.
• Contribute to youth policies and strategies within local government, including strategic plans addressing youth needs and ambitions.
• Collaborate with Council teams to improve outcomes for young people in policies, plans, programs and community events.

Skills

Youth Work

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Youth Work degree

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 ***.