Youth Programs Officer

• Empower young people using innovative initiatives and programs
• Join a high performing, agile and creative team closely connected with the Mosman Community
• Full-time opportunity and good work-life balance with a 3-weekly rostered day off
• Total package from $76,906 to $96,630 pa incl. super, 35 hours per week 

Why Apply?  

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.   

Mosman Council is committed to its community, innovation, the environment and making a difference at the local level. We offer diverse and challenging work with an opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

The recruitment and selection of talented staff committed to giving back to the community is a high priority for us, as we know our reputation relies on it. 

This role will provide you with the opportunity to initiate, plan, develop, promote and supervise programs and activities that address the needs of young people from the Mosman Municipality and who access the Mosman Youth Centre.

Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.   

Why You’ll Like Working Here   

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.  

 In this role, you will work closely with our Team Leader Youth Servies, another Youth Programs Officer, and a group of dedicated casual staff. Together, you will design, implement, and oversee a wide range of programs aimed at fostering personal growth, wellbeing, and skill development among young people.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.  

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.

What You’ll Be Working On   

Take your next step in 2024 with a highly regarded, trendsetting Youth Service. Mosman Council is looking for a passionate Youth Programs Officer who has a focus on empowering young people using initiatives that build their skills, voice and purpose.

Reporting to the Team Leader Youth Services, you will be responsible for a range of programs including but not limited to:

• Youth leadership, advocacy and skill development initiatives working with a diverse range of youth volunteers and youth participants
• Wellbeing and recreation programs and events in collaboration with community stakeholders and in consultation with young people
• Maintaining operations and promotion of daily activities in a Drop In centre setting
• Sector support and collaborative projects with the wider Lower North Shore Youth Interagency and partners in the region

What You’ll Bring to the Role  

To be successful in this role you will have tertiary qualifications (or near completion) in Youth Work, Social Sciences or related discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience in related field.

You will have high level experience with programming for and supervision of young people, as well as  demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional relationships with young people in accordance with relevant organisational policy.

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

In addition to the above, you will also hold a valid First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain and a valid Working with Children Check.

How to Apply  

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. Please note you can save your application and come back to it later.  
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria via an online questionnaire. You must answer all required field before you can submit your application.  
• You will be asked to upload your Resume/CV and other documentation relevant to the position.   
• All documents uploaded must be in Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG format.  

• For further information about the role, please contact Matthew Wyatt on 9978 4142 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.  
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Mosman Council, 573 Military Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088.    

Applications close:  11:30pm 29 September 2024
  

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people