City of Canning

Youth Activity Officer

Support, develop and build capacity of the City’s youth.

About the positions

We now have three permanent part-time opportunities for Youth Activity Officers to support operations and programming at the City’s youth centres!

Reporting to the Senior Youth Worker, you will deliver recreational, learning and capacity building services and programs, and work with young people “at risk” including those from CaLD and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, as well as youth experiencing AOD and mental health issues.

Position 1

45.6 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE), Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays across Willetton and Cannington youth centres, including school visits, and other locations as required.

Position 2

26.6 hours per fortnight (0.35 FTE) Mondays and Tuesdays across Lynwood youth centre, including school visits, and other locations as required.

Position 3

26.6 hours per fortnight (0.35 FTE) Wednesdays and Thursdays across Willetton youth centre, including school visits, and other locations as required.

As mentioned, these roles also facilitate engagement with local schools, whilst providing support at other locations, and supporting the Youth Developments Officers to deliver programs and events.

A snapshot of your new role:

• Engaging with young people to build rapport, encourage participation, and provide supervision, support and guidance, where appropriate
• Planning and delivering a range of positive social and capacity building activities for young people
• Identifying young people “at risk” with a view to offering information and where needed, referrals and advocacy
• Teaching and modelling appropriate communication and life-management skills, promoting their personal development and well-being
• Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of youth issues and associated support services, and being able to openly discuss these with young people where and when appropriate

How you will thrive in this role:

• A qualification in Youth work, Community Development or similar
• Demonstrated experience delivering structured and unstructured youth activities and programs
• Demonstrated experience working with young people from diverse and complex backgrounds
• Working knowledge of social, cultural and economic issues affecting young people
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster genuine, positive relationships
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weeknight evenings including Fridays and occasional weekends, across different locations
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license with reliable vehicle in order to attend various work sites
• Current WA Working with Children Check and First Aid certificate
• National Police Clearance (within six months validity)
• A passion for working with young people and youth development!

Why apply for this role?

• Three permanent part-time positions in a community focused, Tier 1 Council
• $65,605.83-$68,526.25 per annum pro rata + super
• 5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• Superannuation contribution package up to 14.5%*(conditions apply)
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 90,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  Please list the position(s) that you are interested in. You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Friday 3 May 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.