About Indigo Shire CouncilIndigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia''s most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer.Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.About YouWe are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and thoughtful individual to join our Community Development team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with young people and create meaningful change in our community.You WillHave experience delivering youth led programs, activities and events in regional/rural communities.Have the ability to work independently, proactively plan and effectively use strategic frameworks to guide decisions and ways of working.Have confidence in building effective working relationships and partnerships to enhance opportunities for young people.Enjoy working with young people, inspiring them with purposeful opportunities to connect, learn and lead.Develop creative ideas that maximise engagement and participation in youth initiatives.If you''re passionate about youth empowerment and want to play a key role in shaping the future of young people in Indigo Shire, we want to hear from you.About The RoleThe key objective for this position is to plan, implement and deliver a range of inclusive youth-led programs, activities and events that promote the wellbeing, connection and sense of belonging of young people aged 12-25 years in Indigo Shire.Employment type/hours: Fixed Term Full time until 31 December 2025- 38 hours per week.Proposed commencement date: 24 March 2025.Work as part of a team to create a positive image for the Indigo Shire community.Mandatory Checks And Pre-employment Requirements2 x Reference Checks.Current Driver''s Licence.National Police Check.Working With Children Check.Interested?For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact Luciana Sansone, Youth Resilience Coordinator, for a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8000.Discover more about our beautiful region by exploring the townships of Rutherglen, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Chiltern.To ApplyPlease submit your resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing each of the Selection Criteria questions, these can be found on the last page of the Position Description.Applications close 5pm Sunday 23 February - shortlisting may commence before the close date.Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shire by prioritising our community''s needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations.We OfferFlexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff include, revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu.Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts.Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee''s household) to use at any time during or outside work hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Youth Officer