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POSITION:
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OFFICER – FIXED TERM (3 YEARS), PART TIME
Award:
Victorian Local Authorities Award 2001
Award Classification:
Band 5
Directorate:
Community
Unit:
Aged and Family
Date Reviewed:
November 2014
Approved By:
Director Community
Current Incumbent:
Vacant
POSITION OBJECTIVES
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To implement Engage Future U youth initiatives under the direction of the Team Leader Youth
Development.
To assist young people within the Surf Coast Shire to participate in the community in areas including
employment, education, personal development and social activities.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Refer Surf Coast Shire Organisation Chart (Attachment A).
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to:
Team Leader Youth Development
Supervises:
Volunteers and casual staff
Internal Relationships:
Council staff
External Relationships:
Schools, community houses, youth services organisations
Refer to Surf Coast Shire Organisation Chart (Attachment A)
Key responsibilities
Measurable outcomes
Facilitate activities and events with young people
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Assist with the planning, development,
implementation and evaluation of the Surf
Coast Shire ‘Engage Future U’ Program.
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Project reports and evaluation reports
are completed in a timely manner for
each event/activity.
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Facilitate the participation of young people in
the development of Council’s ‘Engage Future
U’ program and activities.
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Deliver a Future U program that reflects
young people’s ideas and values to
meet the project timelines.
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Maintain close links with all relevant agencies
and services and work cooperatively with
community houses, schools, sporting and
recreation clubs, art and cultural groups and
community organisations to implement the
Engage Future U program activities.
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Collaborative partnerships developed
with community organisations, groups
and services to advance youth
participation.
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Fortnightly meetings with Team Leader
Youth Development and regular
attendance at various stakeholder
meetings so as to represent Council in a
professional manner at all times.
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Ensuring that documentation is
disseminated to meet timelines for
events and activities.
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Ensure financial statements are
completed accurately within timeframes
as set by the funding body.
Proactive record keeping including
creating records of telephone
conversations, verbal decisions,
meetings, emails and letters that can be
recalled if required.
Ensuring the quality and accuracy of the
data used or entered on Council
databases and systems.
Ensure participant information is
maintained in accordance with privacy
guidelines.
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Attend team meetings, stakeholder meetings
and professional development as required.
Utilise existing resources and networks
including community newsletters,
noticeboards, internet and school publications
to ensure that information about the’ Engage
Future U’ program and activities reaches the
target groups.
Administration compliance
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Development and completion of accurate
acquittal and evaluation reports.
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Ensure all communication from Council can
be recalled when required.
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Maintain electronic records in accordance with
protocols
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Maintain participant information and consent
forms in line with legislation.
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General Responsibilities
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Perform other duties and responsibilities
reasonably within the capabilities of the position.
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Using Council motor vehicle.
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Current Drivers licence required to
facilitate events and activities across the
community.
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Risk, hazards and incidents are
reported in a timely manner using the
correct channels of communication.
Ensure that work practices are
conducted in line with Council’s WHS
and Risk management policies,
practices and relevant legislation at all
times.
Risk Management and Workplace Health and
Safety
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Observe safe work processes in accordance with
training and instruction given and report any risks
to immediate supervisor. Risks arising in the
workplace may be financial, safety, site, task or
person-specific.
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Participate in the consultative processes provided
by the organisation.
Record Keeping
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Understanding records management obligations
and responsibilities.
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Making and keeping accurate and complete
records of business activities and decision
making.
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Creating records proactively including those
resulting from telephone conversations, verbal
decisions, meetings, emails and letters.
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Ensuring the quality and accuracy of the
data used or entered on Council
databases and systems is at a high
standard at all times.
Accountability & Extent of Authority
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Accountable for the achievement of agreed, specific performance objectives and outcomes for the
position.
Effective implementation of relevant work and priorities.
Progress reporting on the achievement of objectives.
Adoption and implementation of safe working practices and procedures.
This position is required to report to the Team Leader Youth Development any issues which he/she is
unable to resolve to ensure that supervising staff are regularly informed of progress on all matters
and projects.
Judgement & Decision Making
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Organise, prioritise and manage own work around agreed deliverables.
Sound judgement and decision making in relation to stakeholders
Specialist Skills and Knowledge
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues of young people on the Surf
Coast Shire.
Ability to liaise with a wide range of community groups.
Ability to operate as a skilled and professional youth worker within the parameters of the position’s
role and responsibilities.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in planning, co-ordination and evaluation of
youth/community projects.
Ability to understand the long term goals and objectives of Council.
Ability to market and promote youth events and activities in collaboration with young people and the
Surf Coast Shire Council Communications Team.
Management Skills
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Ability to effectively plan, organise, prioritise and manage own time to achieve targets within a set
timetable.
Ability to work in collaboration with other members of the project team.
Ability to give project support to other staff members as required.
Interpersonal Skills
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Ability to gain co-operation and collaboration from youth, members of the public and other
employees/volunteers in the delivery of activities for the Engage Future U program.
Ability to write reports and/or to prepare external correspondence to a professional standard.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to relate to young people.
Ability to be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and discretion at all times.
Demonstrate and reflect Council’s values – Respect, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. We ensure fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory consideration is given to all applicants, regardless of age, sex, disability, marital status,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, religious beliefs or other irrelevant factor. We recognise our proactive
duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate
all forms of discrimination.
Mandatory Qualifications & Experience - Key Selection Criteria
• Degree or diploma in Youth Development, Community Development or other relevant qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordination and evaluation of youth/community projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues of young people.
• Ability to communicate with young people to encourage and support their participation in youth related
programs
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range of community groups.
• Advanced skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and working autonomously.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
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Experience in a similar role in youth development.
To apply for this role please use the links on the ‘Employment Opportunities’ page of our website. To be
considered for this opportunity candidates must address the Key Selection Criteria and follow the
instructions listed in the Employment Application Guide.
Organisation Chart
Coordinator Early Years
Maternal and Child Health
Nurse Team Leader
Team Leader Children's Programs
& Community Development
Maternal & Child Health Nurse
(PT)
Maternal & Child Health Nurse
(PT)
Maternal & Child Health Nurse
(PT)
Children's Services Resource Officer
(PT)
Early Childhood Educator (Diploma Trained)
(PT)
Early Years Educator - Assistant (T)(PT)
VACANT
Early Years Educator - Assistant (T)(PT)
Early Childhood Educator (Diploma Trained)
(PT)
Early Years Educator - Assistant(PT)
Early Years Educator - Assistant (T)(PT)
VACANT
Early Years Educator - Assistant (T)(PT)
Administration Officer - Torquay Children's Hub (PT)
Administration Officer - Torquay Children's Hub (PT)
VACANT
Vacation Care Program
Team Leader
Kindergarten Cluster
Early Childhood Teacher
Early Childhood Assistant
(PT)
Early Childhood Teacher
Early Childhood Assistant
(PT)
Early Childhood Assistant
(PT)
Early Childhood Assistant
(PT)
Early Childhood Assistant
(PT)
Early Childhood Teacher
(PT)
Early Childhood Assistant
(PT)
Early Childhood Assistant
(PT)
Early Childhood Teacher
(PT)
Early Childhood Assistant
(PT)
Team Leader Family Day Care
(PT)
Family Day Care Support Officer (PT)
VACANT
Family Day Care Educators
(C)
Team Leader
Youth Development
Youth Development Officer
Youth Engagement Officer (T) (PT)
VACANT