Job Description
Band 6: $99,****** - $108,****** per annum + Superannuation
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Permanent Full Time Opportunity | 36 Hour Week
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Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.
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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.
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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.
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Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!
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We are currently seeking a Full Time Permanent staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine.
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The role
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Reporting 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:
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Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to deliver Council's strategic priorities that improve community engagement and wellbeing opportunities for young people.
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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.
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To provide intake and assessment for young people aged ***** years seeking counselling and support.
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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.
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To be considered you will have
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Local government experience is desirable
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Relevant Degree and/or Masters Qualification and several years' experience in Youth Work, Wellbeing, Social Work or related discipline and
membership/registration
with the relevant association
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Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering and evaluating youth wellbeing and engagement programs and projects.
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A strong understanding of the application of the YacVic Code of Ethics.
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Sound understanding of personal development, family functioning, interpersonal relationships and issues relating to young people.
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A positive, curious and flexible attitude
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Availability to work on weekends and after standard hours is essential
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Benefits of working at Brimbank include
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Rostered day off
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16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
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20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
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8 weeks partner leave
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Make a positive impact to your local community
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Brimbank 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 prospect of a career at Brimbank.
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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 ********.
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Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.
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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.
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Direct any queries regarding the role to: Dean James -
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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