Band 5 - $37.96 - $42.78 excluding superannuation 

Fixed Term until June 2028

The Youth Engagement Officer plays a key role in supporting the development, facilitation, and evaluation of programs, activities, and events aimed at addressing the needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Southern Grampians Shire. This position is integral in fostering youth participation, creating a supportive environment, and promoting community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and evaluate a range of youth-centered activities, events, and programs that respond to identified local needs and interests.
• Youth Initiatives: Oversee the delivery of activities and events aligned with Youth funding requirements, ensuring they are relevant and impactful.
• Youth Engagement: Actively involve young people in all phases of program planning, delivery, and evaluation to ensure their voices are heard and valued.
• Safety and Support: Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe, inclusive, and youth-friendly environment, with risks identified and managed effectively.
• Community Engagement: Facilitate deliberative engagement processes involving young people, their families, and the broader community to inform Council activities and decision-making.
• Skill Development: Provide opportunities for young people to build skills and confidence through participation in community, cultural, recreational, and youth events.
• Network Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with local community groups, agencies, and stakeholders to enhance program outcomes.

This role requires a passion for youth empowerment, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to foster meaningful connections within the community.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We encourage personal and professional growth
• We understand the importance of work / life balance
• We embrace change
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment
• We offer flexible work arrangements
• We offer monthly RDO's

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Jane Coshutt, Community Development Coordinator via phone on 03 55730243.

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

• Click the Apply button below
• Download and read the position description here
• Attach a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria

Applications close: Friday, 26 June 2025 at 9.00am