Lane Cove Council

Youth Worker Programs and Development

• 35 hrs per week
• Great team

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Youth Worker Programs and Development to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide "best value" services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

You will be responsible for developing and delivering programs and projects to address the recreational, social and psychological needs of young people at Synergy Youth Centre and in the Lane Cove Municipality.

This position works closely with the Youth Team and other stakeholders to deliver programs and activities that are relevant and responsive to the identified needs of young people.

Most importantly is the provision of professional supervision to young people attending the youth centre and participating in programs and services delivered by the Youth Team.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social sciences or relevant field, or equivalent qualifications combined with experience.
• A current ‘Paid Worker - Working with Children Check' clearance (NSW).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering programs for, and supervision of, young people.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional relationships with young people in accordance with relevant Council policies and legislation.
• Demonstrated understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.

What we Offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Varied lifestyle benefits programs including an employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Annual performance bonuses and salary review
• Extensive career development and training opportunities
• The convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

We are dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective community that supports children and young people to feel safe and protected.

To Apply

Click on the "apply now" button to be redirected to our careers page where you can download and read a copy of the Position Description and address the selection criteria in your online application.

For further information about the role, please contact Susan Heyne on (02) 9911 3592.

Salary range - Up to $81K per annum (incl super) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 3 November 2024 at 10PM

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised. As part of our pre-employment process, preferred candidates are required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination status.