Youth Music and Arts Development Officer - Darebin, Australia - City of Darebin

City of Darebin

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Darebin, Australia

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Description

Fixed Term contract Part-Time, 30.4 hours p/week
- $76, Super (pro-rata)

Convenient Reservoir location, close to public transport

Do you have experience developing and delivering youth music and arts programs and events for young people?
If yes, this could be the job for you.

Darebin Youth Services is current recruiting for a Youth Music and Arts Development Officer based at the Decibels Youth Music and Arts Centre in Reservoir on a part time, fixed term contract.

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

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
We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Rosemary Brown on or 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._