Bayside Council

Casual Youth Activities Officer – Arncliffe Youth Centre

• Join our exciting and dynamic team at the state-of-the-art Arncliffe Youth Centre
• Support your community by assisting in the delivery of Council-run youth programs and services

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure, and cultural services.

About the Role

If you are looking to support and make a difference in your community by providing positive experiences for young people, then this is the perfect job for you!

The primary purpose of the role is to engage with young people and support the delivery of youth focussed programs, activities, and initiatives at Arncliffe Youth Centre (and across Bayside LGA).

The Arncliffe Youth Centre is a sport, recreation, and community-focused Youth Centre incorporated into a mixed-use residential and commercial complex, located at 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe, accessible via the Princes Highway.

This role is primarily based at the Arncliffe Youth Centre however, the role may be required to work from other Council facilities and locations on request.

This role is required to support youth activities across 7 days and outside of normal business hours. It is preferable that the successful candidates are regularly available for shifts.

You can also expect to:

• Facilitate, support and evaluate a schedule of activities, programs, services, and events designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Bayside LGA. e.g., Youth programs, Youth Week, workshops, training, school holiday and sports and recreation activities
• Facilitate timely access to appropriate and specialised resources, information, support services, welfare, and external agencies to address young people's specific and sophisticated needs.
• Consult regularly with young people and seek their input and feedback to ensure the centre and its activities, programs, services, and events are led by young people and developed with their feedback at the forefront.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum Certificate level qualification in Youth Services or relevant field.
• Regular availability for shifts, 7 days a week.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective delivery of specialised and tailored programs for young people aged 12 – 25.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective delivery of community, sport, and recreation programs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and oral, with a demonstrated ability to engage people of all walks of life and/or isolated groups within the community.
• Current First Aid certificate relevant to the role or wiliness to obtain.
• Working with Children Check (NSW) and Criminal Reference Check.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C or HR licence, or willingness to obtain.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F22/499 - Casual Youth Activities Officer

Deadline: 11:59pm Monday, 29 April 2024

Salary Range: From $27.05 to $30.30 per hour, plus 25% casual loading, plus 11% superannuation

Enquiries: Laura Browning, Coordinator Young People at laura.browning@bayside.nsw.gov.au or 0484 035 578

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.