Youth Support Worker (Programs & Events)

City of Stonnington

Prahran, VIC
$79,000-90,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “ ”.If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council's Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.Please view the below documents for this position:Job DescriptionCalling All Youth Enthusiasts! Become a Program & Events Maestro as a Youth Support Extraordinaire!This role entails crafting, guiding, executing, and assessing diverse programs and activities tailored for young individuals throughout the municipality, in collaboration with the Youth Services team. You'll be spearheading the involvement of programs and events across the spectrum offered by Stonnington Youth Services.Key Duties:

Provide immediate assistance, information, and referrals to specialized services and programs for youth and their families.
Oversee the coordination of programs, activities, and events within the youth services space, ensuring efficient operations.
Devise, plan, and execute a diverse range of programs, activities, and events tailored to young people's needs and interests.
Utilize evidence-based practices to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of programs.
Actively engage with local recreational and social resources, promoting participation to enhance youth social connections and well-being.

This is a full-time permanent role, with an annual salary ranging between $79,222 - $90,806 +11% Superannuation. You will be based in our Middle Years and Youth Services Unit located at Grattan Gardens Community Centre, Prahran.Desired Skills and ExperienceRequirements for success:

Experience in group facilitation and school settings
Proficient project management abilities
Capability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
Aptitude for holistic engagement with youth using trauma-informed and strengths-based methodologies
Establishing and nurturing partnerships with stakeholders
Demonstrated proficiency in providing case management support and activity-based programs for young individuals

Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Rebecca Ferris - Youth & Middle Years Coordinator on
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
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Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
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