Permanent full-time position
Band 5 ($70,027 - $80,120) plus 9.5% Super plus monthly ADO
CBD Fringe Location

The City of Maribyrnong is undergoing significant change in population growth and redevelopment and our community faces a range of population health and wellbeing challenges. Council is committed to promoting and protecting the wellbeing of our community across all life stages. We will achieve this through working to create and improve the physical, social, natural, cultural and economic environments that promote health and wellbeing.

Maribyrnong's Youth Services team is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified Youth Development Officer who is passionate about working alongside young people, education providers, community, arts and government organisations to plan, deliver and evaluate programs, activities and events that enhance the health and wellbeing of young people.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in:

• Facilitating youth committees and working alongside young people in the context of Youth Participation and the principles of co-design
• Planning and delivering large scale music, arts and cultural events/programs/projects
• Developing strong partnerships with education providers, organisations, businesses, internal departments and government bodies
• Working within the guidelines of relevant funding bodies (FreeZa)

Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work or related disciplines and experience working in a local government environment will be well regarded.

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Enquiries: Kate Mastroianni, Advocacy and Planning Stream Leader on 9031 4726.

To apply for this job go to: www.maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au & enter ref code: 4824812.

Applications close 01 September 2019 at 10pm.