- Fixed Term contract part time
- Convenient Reservoir location, close to public transport
Youth Music and Arts Development Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Darebin City Council
Description
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 Youth Music and Arts Development Officer is based at the Darebin Youth Services, Decibels Youth Music and Arts Centre in Reservoir. The role supports young people explore their creative pursuits through music and arts programs, projects and events.
You will use your skill and experience to build connections and trust with young people who access the services through planning and delivering a range of youth music and arts programs, activities and events.
• Plan and deliver a range of youth music and arts programs, activities and events that engage and connect with young people in Darebin.
• Provide specific support and referrals to young people via local partners and service supports.
• Support young people explore their creative pursuits through and range of music and arts activities
Skills & Experience
• Qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Community Development, Teaching/ Education or Social work
• Experience and knowledge of facilitating music and arts programs or workshops that engage/ and or support young people.
• 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
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.
We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
Contact Rosemary Brown on or via for a confidential discussion.
Applications close on Monday 10 May 2024 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 COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.
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