Youth Support Officer

• Full time Permanent Opportunity
• $83,714 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Youth Engagement & Pathways team

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, promote and facilitate, using a participation model, programs and initiatives that are innovative and respond to the needs of children and young people predominantly aged 6-18 years in Hume. 
• Develop and deliver engagement initiatives that respond to needs and interests of children and young people.
• Provide children, young people and families with information and referral to services/organisations that may assist them with a broad cross section of mental health, wellbeing, leadership, and education and training pathways.
• Work in partnership with schools to provide opportunities to recognise and celebrate the educational achievement of children and young people in Hume.
• Support children and young people to access appropriate education, training and employment options and pathways that are culturally relevant and responsive to their needs.
• Provide and share information on emerging and current issues relating to children, young people and families across the Unit.
• Collaborate with team members, contribute to team planning and development activities through information provision, collaboration and the practice of innovation.

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

• Displaying and promoting Our Hume Values & Guiding Behaviours.
• Maintaining knowledge of and working within Organisation Policies and Procedures including WHS, EEO and Code of Conduct.
• Work within guidelines as outlined in the Youth Services Operations manual.
• Meeting the objectives of the youth services area, including implementation of the Connect & Thrive: A Plan for Young People in Hume 2022-2026 and relevant funding agreements.
• Maintaining relevant documentation in relation to young people’s participation in youth services programs, in line with the Youth Services Operations Manual.
• Experience in the supervision and operation of a range of youth programs and activities.
• Skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising one’s own work under broad guidelines. 

Required Certifications & Qualification

• 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.

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