Engagement and Activation Officer

Job Summary Full Time Fixed Term – Until October 2026. Band 5 – Salary Range $81,006 to $93,280 per annum + 12% Super + ADO (salary depends on skills and experience). Why Join Melton City Council Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward‑thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered. As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high‑quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer: Professional and personal development opportunities Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities The Opportunity The Young Communities services unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to optimise the wellbeing and resilience of young people aged 12‑25 years and their families through the identification, design, establishment, and delivery of inclusive, adaptable, and accessible programs. You will build and maximise relationships with organisations to improve outcomes for young people and advocate for their needs. As an Engagement and Activation Officer, you will develop, deliver, and evaluate a range of youth events, leadership and awards programmes, school engagements, consultations, and contribute to the Young Communities strategic plan and service delivery. Reporting to the Team Leader Engagement and Activation, you will play a crucial role in networking and building rapport with local businesses, schools, organisations, and community groups. Key Responsibilities Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a range of youth engagement programmes and event initiatives that address engagement and support of young people across the municipality. Undertake administrative tasks, including developing programme/event proposals and evaluations, event management plans, programme budgets, and maintaining accurate records and statistical information. Support strategic partnerships by representing the needs of local young people on networks and committees, engaging with community groups, service providers, and schools to promote awareness of Youth Development and Support Services available for young people and their families. Assist the Team Leader/Coordinator with the preparation of the Young Communities budget, reports for Council and funding bodies. Requirements Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Development, Welfare or a related discipline with some experience. Demonstrated experience in the development, facilitation and evaluation of a wide range of programmes and engagement activities for young people. Proven ability to engage young people and motivate and encourage active participation. Experience implementing projects and achieving outcomes within budget and timeframe. Hold a current Victorian driver’s licence. Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check. Culture and Values Our vision for our community is to be: A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values are reflected in everything we do; our decision‑making, actions and service provision to the community. Motivate Empower Lead Trust Open Nurture Staff Benefits 13 Accrued Day Off (ADO) per year* 5 weeks annual leave* Genuine flexible work options Access to the local government employee health plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits 16 weeks paid parental leave (Super is paid during parental leave)* 3 weeks paid secondary carer leave* *Eligible for full‑time positions or for fixed‑term positions eligible after 12 months of employment. How To Apply If you require further information about the position, please contact Katriona Papanastasiou Team Leader Engagement and Activation Young Communities on . Applications must include a resume and address the key selection criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the key selection criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise. Eligibility and EEO Statement To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia. All successful applicants will need to undertake pre‑employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. 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