Youth Services Officer - Part-time - 21 hours per week The successful applicant will be responsible for safely and effectively coordinating a range of youth-focused events and activities across the region, including initiatives developed by or in response to the interests and needs of local young people.

About you:

- You are experienced working with youth
- You are adaptable to initiating new and different activities
- You are committed to making a difference to the future of our region

Key Accountabilities

- Develop strategies and plans for the provision of youth services beyond 2026
- Participate in community working parties and committees, including but not limited to youth infrastructure working parties, planning committees and Interagency;
- Raise awareness amongst young people, their families and schools about resources and services available to them through the library and other Council and community facilities, such as sporting fields, skate parks and swimming pools (not being limited to those facilities specifically catering for and directed towards youth)
- Develop and foster partnerships and networks with other Council departments, youth agencies, community groups, schools and external organisations, including service providers and vendors
- Develop an annual program of displays and events that reflect and appeal to young people, including a range of activities, displays and events that focus on encouraging local youth employment
- Prepare promotional material and risk assessments for all Council coordinated youth-specific events




- Provide support and referrals for youth-specific issues, such as job seeking, drug and alcohol awareness, sexual and mental health and suicide prevention
- Pursue alternate sources of funding for youth-related initiatives
- Explore, encourage and support volunteering opportunities for local youth
- Assist in the development of a youth-orientated social media for Council
- Provide written reports on the progress of the Youth Strategy and the Youth Officer role

This role requires a satisfactory National Police History Check prior to commencement, along with a valid Working with Children Check clearance, which must be maintained throughout employment. This is a job share role with adjusted hours negotiated during school holidays when larger scale events and activities are coordinated and delivered.

Salary and Benefits The salary range being offered for this part time position is $2025.78 - $2,279.82 pro-rata, gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $52,670.28 -$59,275.32, pro-rata gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

Apply Now

Please submit your application, including your resume and responses to the position’s selection criteria, by 11:59pm, Monday, 2 November.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.

Have Questions?

HR Team

(02) 6357 5054

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