Youth Support Officer

• Fixed term contract for 6 months, Full time
• $81,672.54 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Family, Youth & Children team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

As part of the Youth Engagement & Pathways Unit, the Youth Support Officer will plan, deliver and evaluate engagement, mental health, wellbeing and leadership programs and initiatives for children and young people aged 6 to 18 years who live, work, study, or have a significant connection to Hume.

Youth Support Officers are a key point of contact for information and referral options for children, young people, and families. They will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to provide opportunities for partnership programs to be developed and delivered, using evidence informed and strengths-based approach.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engagement programs and initiatives for children and young people in Hume, ensuring they are age-appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with best practices in youth work.
• Develop and implement programs and initiatives that address the specific needs of young people in the community.
• Design and facilitate leadership programs that empower young people to become active citizens and future community leaders.
• Provide children, young people and families with information and referrals to relevant services.
• Collaborate with children, young people, families, schools, and community organisations to ensure that programs and initiatives are responsive to the needs and interests of children and young people.
• Support the evaluation of programs and initiatives, and assist in the preparation of reports for Council, and funding submissions, as required. 
• Actively participate in local sector and community networks to develop and maintain professional relationships with local service providers and contribute to raising awareness between members and the community, in relation to emerging youth issues. 
• Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends, to accommodate the needs of young people.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Understanding and knowledge of models of youth participation, inclusion, cultural and linguistic diversity, community consultation and development. 
• Maintaining knowledge of and working within Organisation Policies and Procedures including WHS, EEO and Code of Conduct.
• Ability to communicate confidently and represent Council at meetings.
• Ability to network with community groups to achieve quality programs and outcomes.
• Previous experience in developing, planning, facilitating, and evaluating services and programs for children and young people is essential. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve enhanced outcomes for children and young people.
• An understanding of risk management, child safe standards, ethical practice in youth work and working in a local government context.

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in the area of youth/social work/community services or lesser formal qualifications with relevant experience.
• First Aid qualification to Level 2.
• Current driver’s licence

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.