Youth Wellbeing & Belonging Lead

Brimbank Disability Network Group; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Rostered day off

16 days personal leave per year

20 weeks paid parental leave

8 weeks partner leave

Make a positive impact to your local

Descripción de la vacante

Brimbank City Council in Melbourne’s western suburbs is seeking a Youth Wellbeing and Belonging Officer for a full-time temporary role (Sunshine office) until November 2027. The position reports to the Team Leader, Youth Wellbeing and Belonging, and focuses on engaging young people aged 12–25 with innovative programs and support services.

Key duties include partnership work with stakeholders, developing and evaluating youth initiatives, and providing intake and counselling support.

Formación

• Local government experience.
• Relevant Degree and/or Masters Qualification and several years' experience in Youth Work, Wellbeing, Social Work or related discipline and membership/registration with the relevant association.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering and evaluating youth wellbeing and engagement programs and projects.
• A strong understanding of the application of the YacVic Code of Ethics.
• Sound understanding of personal development, family functioning, interpersonal relationships and issues relating to young people.
• A positive, curious and flexible attitude.
• Availability to work on weekends and after standard hours is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to deliver Council's strategic priorities that improve community engagement and wellbeing opportunities for young people.
• Lead the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of innovative youth engagement initiatives that promotes youth wellbeing, participation, inclusion, leadership, belonging, play, physical activity and community connection.
• To provide intake and assessment for young people aged 12-25 years seeking counselling and support.
• Develop, deliver, and support engaging programs, events and activities that respond to the interests, aspirations and emerging needs of young people using community development and strengths-based approaches.

Conocimientos

Youth Work

Wellbeing

Social Work

Educación

Degree/Masters in Youth Work or related

Descripción del empleo

Brimbank City Council in Melbourne’s western suburbs is seeking a Youth Wellbeing and Belonging Officer for a full-time temporary role (Sunshine office) until November 2027. The position reports to the Team Leader, Youth Wellbeing and Belonging, and focuses on engaging young people aged 12–25 with innovative programs and support services.

Key duties include partnership work with stakeholders, developing and evaluating youth initiatives, and providing intake and counselling support.