Band 6: $99,****** - $108,****** per annum + SuperannuationPermanent Full Time Opportunity | 36 Hour WeekExciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse, and proud - just like the community we serve.Being community-first underpins everything we do.
We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused, and responsive; applying these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!
We are currently seeking a Full Time Permanent staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine.The roleReporting to the Team Leader Youth Wellbeing and Belonging, we are seeking a Youth Wellbeing Officer who can bring their skills, experience and passion for working with young people.
The role will involve:Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to deliver Council's strategic priorities that improve community engagement and wellbeing opportunities for young people.Lead the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of innovative youth engagement initiatives that promotes youth wellbeing, participation, inclusion, leadership, belonging, play, physical activity and community connection.To provide intake and assessment for young people aged ***** years seeking counselling and support.Develop and deliver engaging programs, events and activities that respond to the interests,



aspirations and emerging needs of young people using community development and strengths-based approaches.To be considered you will haveLocal government experience is desirableRelevant Degree and/or Masters Qualification and several years' experience in Youth Work, Wellbeing, Social Work or related discipline and membership/registration with the relevant associationDemonstrated experience in designing, delivering and evaluating youth wellbeing and engagement programs and projects.A solid understanding of the application of the YacVic Code of Ethics.Sound understanding of personal development, family functioning, interpersonal relationships and issues relating to young people.A positive, curious and flexible attitudeAvailability to work on weekends and after standard hours is essentialBenefits of working at Brimbank includeRostered day off16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)8 weeks partner leaveMake a positive impact to your local communityBrimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on ********.Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.Direct any queries regarding the role to: Dean James - At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes.
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📌 Youth Wellbeing Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Brimbank City Council
📍 Victoria