Program Development Officer - Darebin, Australia - City of Darebin

City of Darebin

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Darebin, Australia

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Description

Part-Time (21 hours p/week), Fixed Term, 12-month contract
- $76, Super (pro-rata)

Convenient Preston location, close to public transport

Do you have experience developing and delivering programs for young people?

Darebin Youth Services is current recruiting for a part time 12-month fixed term Program Development Officer based at The Hub Youth Centre located at the Northland Shopping Centre.

The key function of the role includes actively engaging young people to support their participation in a range of programs and events that enhances their education and employment, health and wellbeing and community participation opportunities.

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work.

Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community.

We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs.

The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role

The Program Development Officer is based within the Youth Programs team at Darebin Youth Services and is located from The Hub Youth Centre at Northland Shopping Centre.

You will use your skill and experience to build connections and trust with young people how access the services through planning and delivering a range of youth programs, activities and events.

Plan and deliver a range of youth programs, activities and evernts that engage and connect with young people in Darebin.
Provide specific support and referrals to young people via local partners and service supports.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Community Development, Teaching/ Education or Social work
Experience working with young people in a community of local government setting.
Relevant experience in local government, youth and or community services
A current employee Working with Children Card
A current Victorian Driver's Licence
Current First Aid Level and CPR

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.

We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.

We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
Contact Clinton Fullgrabe, Coordinator Youth Services on for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Thursday 17 August 2023 at 11.30pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards._
All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as outlined in the Staff Covid19 Vaccination Policy._