Buscojobs | Youth Development Officer

Position No : 157 / 2024
Work Type : Permanent - Part Time
Permanent Part time (0.4 FTE – 30.4 hours per fortnight)
Are you passionate about enabling young people to have a voice in their local community?
Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.

Imagine a future with us
The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah.
We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment.
At the City of Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms.
We're committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential.
Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance.
At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Youth Development Officer on a permanent part-time basis.
Working within the Youth Development Team you will design, develop and deliver projects that benefit young people.

This role drives and facilitates the City's Junior Council, a successful City of Mandurah leadership program.
Forty-two students representing twenty-one schools are involved in the program and learn about local government, explore issues facing the Mandurah community and advocate for young people.
The program gives year six student representatives a chance to interact with all levels of government.

This role also supports the Junior Mayor and Junior Deputy Mayor throughout the year as they fulfil their roles.

Working across the youth and community sector you will be responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders to create innovative and focused projects that will benefit young people with a range of outcomes which may include; supporting youth leadership, celebrating young people's achievements, facilitating youth access to training and employment, promoting health and wellbeing outcomes for young people and other projects that align with the City of Mandurah's new Youth Strategy.

To be successful you will have
A tertiary qualification in Education, Community Development, Social Science or other relevant discipline Significant experience in working with the community and development of projects that address and respond to community needs with proven outcomes Experience working with young people Experience in facilitation, networking and project management Ability to work some evenings and weekends Hold a current "C" class national driver's license (essential) Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check Card.
National Police Clearance (less than 6 months old) Current Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable) As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
What qualities will you bring?

You enjoy working with people, can build strong relationships and are open to the opinions of others.
You reflect and learn from experiences and problem solve to get the job done.
You have a flair for community engagement and a passion for innovation.
You are welcoming and respectful with all our customers both internal and external.
Ability to be organised and work independently Ability to "think outside the box" and be flexible in the delivery of services to meet our community's evolving expectations.
The finer details
This permanent part-time (30.4 hours per fortnight) Level 5 position attracts a salary range of $87,623 to $93,338 (pro-rata) gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

Sound like the role for you?
Great
To apply please visit our Careers page at For further information or any enquiries, please contact Sian Brown – Coordinator Youth Development on (08) 9550 3671.

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received.
This means the vacancy may close without notice.
If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia's fastest growing local authorities.
Our vision at the City is "Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart" and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:
Working within a passionate and dedicated Youth Development Team A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City's Enterprise Agreement.
Health & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
Discounted medical insurance Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal / carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues.
It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
Attachments :
Youth Development Officer - Position Description.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr