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Youth Support Worker (Social Media and Events) - City of Stonnington - GovernmentCareer - Local
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First listed on: 18 January 2019
Youth Support Worker (Social Media and Events)
- Salary: $70,535 to $81,047 per annum + Monhly ADO + Superannuation
- Temporary Full Time
- Rewarding career, great benefits, monthly ADO, training, wellbeing programs & more!
Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of the youth in your community? Want to work in the heart of Prahran in a rewarding and challenging role?
If you have experience in social media and event management and want to help provide opportunities for young people then we have a fantastic opportunity for you until January 2020. As part of one of Council’s most driven and innovative units, you will work in conjunction with the team in the full range of activities offered by Stonnington Youth and Middle Years Services, where you will be encouraged to achieve your best and thrive in a collaborative environment.
As a Youth Services Officer specifically focussed on the Social Media and Events portfolio, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a broad range of programs and activities for young people aged 12 to 25 years across the municipality.
This position will be required to work across a variety of projects including planning and delivering:
• FReeZA program -a youth leadership program focused on music and art events;
• BrickWork Fitness - a socio-emotional fitness program for vulnerable youth who are disengaged from education and mainstream community;
• Drumbeat - a school based outreach program that incorporates hand drumming, behavioural therapeutic principles and cognitive and dialectical elements;
• Transitions Program - which supports Grade 6 students through their transition into high school;
• Expressions Program – a series of events celebrating diversity for young people in Stonnington.
The successful applicant will have a relevant tertiary qualification, significant experience working with young people aged 12 to 25 years (especially those from diverse backgrounds), and demonstrated experience in managing social media platforms and event management. With sound knowledge of and demonstrated skills in group work, you’ll have an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and positively contribute to the team. Additionally, you’ll need strong communication and time management skills for stakeholder and project management. Experience in working with young people in a case management capacity is also desirable.
As an employee, you will have access to some fantastic benefits and be able to participate in staff wellbeing programs, previously nominated as a finalist in both the VicHealth and Worksafe Awards. Additionally, you will receive annual leave loading, a monthly accrued day off, ongoing training and development opportunities and work for an organisation with a dedicated Green Team.
Work for Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference
If you have experience in social media and event management and want to help provide opportunities for young people then we have a fantastic opportunity for you until January 2020. As part of one of Council’s most driven and innovative units, you will work in conjunction with the team in the full range of activities offered by Stonnington Youth and Middle Years Services, where you will be encouraged to achieve your best and thrive in a collaborative environment.
As a Youth Services Officer specifically focussed on the Social Media and Events portfolio, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a broad range of programs and activities for young people aged 12 to 25 years across the municipality.
This position will be required to work across a variety of projects including planning and delivering:
• FReeZA program -a youth leadership program focused on music and art events;
• BrickWork Fitness - a socio-emotional fitness program for vulnerable youth who are disengaged from education and mainstream community;
• Drumbeat - a school based outreach program that incorporates hand drumming, behavioural therapeutic principles and cognitive and dialectical elements;
• Transitions Program - which supports Grade 6 students through their transition into high school;
• Expressions Program – a series of events celebrating diversity for young people in Stonnington.
The successful applicant will have a relevant tertiary qualification, significant experience working with young people aged 12 to 25 years (especially those from diverse backgrounds), and demonstrated experience in managing social media platforms and event management. With sound knowledge of and demonstrated skills in group work, you’ll have an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and positively contribute to the team. Additionally, you’ll need strong communication and time management skills for stakeholder and project management. Experience in working with young people in a case management capacity is also desirable.
As an employee, you will have access to some fantastic benefits and be able to participate in staff wellbeing programs, previously nominated as a finalist in both the VicHealth and Worksafe Awards. Additionally, you will receive annual leave loading, a monthly accrued day off, ongoing training and development opportunities and work for an organisation with a dedicated Green Team.
Work for Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference
Submitting your application
For position related queries, please contact Cherry Grimwade on Ph: 82907022.
Closes: January 28, 2019
A Position Description is attached below for your perusal which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria as part of their application. To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
For further information on how to apply contact the Council’s Recruitment Officer on Ph: 03 8290 1333. For position related queries, please contact Cherry Grimwade on Ph: 82907022.
Closes: January 28, 2019
