Youth Wellbeing and Belonging Officer

Band 6: $99,873.81 - $108,307.45 per annum + Superannuation

Temporary Full Time Opportunity until November 2027 | 36 Hour Week

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities. Located just 10 kilometres west of the CBD, Brimbank City Council sits at the heart of Melbourne's fast-growing west and serves a vibrant, diverse community of more than 196,000 residents across 25 suburbs, with over 160 languages spoken.

Being community-first underpins everything we do. Innovative, future-focused and proud, we're working together to shape a transforming City and make our community the best it can be.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Temporary staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine.

The role

• Reporting to the Team Leader, Youth Wellbeing and Belonging, we are seeking a Youth Wellbeing and Belonging Officer who can bring their skills, and experience and passion for working with young people. This role will involve:
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to deliver Council's strategic priorities that improve community engagement and wellbeing opportunities for young people.
• Lead the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of innovative youth engagement initiatives that promotes youth wellbeing, participation, inclusion, leadership, belonging, play, physical activity and community connection.
• To provide intake and assessment for young people aged 12-25 years seeking counselling and support.
• Develop, deliver, and support engaging programs, events and activities that respond to the interests, aspirations and emerging needs of young people using community development and strengths-based approaches.

To be considered you will have:

• Relevant Degree and/or Masters Qualification and several years' experience in Youth Work, Wellbeing, Social Work or related discipline and membership/registration with the relevant association
• Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering and evaluating youth wellbeing and engagement programs and projects.
• A strong understanding of the application of the YacVic Code of Ethics.
• Sound understanding of personal development, family functioning, interpersonal relationships and issues relating to young people.
• A positive, curious and flexible attitude
• Availability to work on weekends and after standard hours is essential
• Experience in local government is desirable. 

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off
• 36 hour working week
• 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
• 8 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Value Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements or would like to speak to someone about employment process, please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Travis - ••••@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our Careers page.

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