How does this position contribute to our Community? The Youth Officer plays a crucial role in the local community by empowering young people, ensuring their voices are heard in local government decisions, and fostering a sense of belonging. By building strong connections with schools, organisations, and service providers, the Youth Officer facilitates collaborative efforts that address youth needs and provide opportunities
for growth.
What does this Position do? The Youth Officer will play a vital position in supporting the development and implementation of the Youth Action Plan, fostering strong relationships with local schools, organisations, and service providers, and ensuring that Council's initiatives effectively address the needs of young people in Port Lincoln. The position will focus on advocacy, engagement, and communication to empower youth and integrate their needs into Council's projects, programs, and events.
Key Objectives Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Youth Action Plan. Identify key focus areas and strategies to address the needs of young people in the community. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local schools, youth organisations, and service providers. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for partnerships and joint initiatives that benefit young people. Facilitate meaningful engagement with young people, their families, and community members to gather insights on their needs. Provide Council with recommendations on how to advocate for and support youth in the community. Contribute to the creation and implementation of information and promotion strategies to raise awareness of youth-related issues, events, and achievements. Ensure that young people and the broader community are well-informed about Council's youth programs and initiatives. Work collaboratively with other Council departments to integrate youth needs into the development and implementation of various projects, programs, and events. Advocate for youth considerations in Council's planning and decision-making processes. Assist in the planning and delivery of Community, Culture, and Recreation programs, projects, and initiatives that involve or impact young people. Actively participating in training and WHS programs as required. Reporting of incidents, near miss, injuries, property damage and identified hazards. Taking reasonable care to protect their own safety and the health and safety of others. Following reasonable instruction on health and safety and injury management. Any other responsibilities in line with the level of the position as assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Council. Essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated experience in working with young people, including engagement and program development. Experience in stakeholder management and collaboration with community organisations. Effective communication skills in the resolution of minor matters. Strong understanding of youth issues, trends, and best practices in youth engagement. Ability to exercise discretion in the application of established practices and procedures. Passionate about youth development and community engagement. Collaborative, with a strong ability to work across departments and with external partners. Innovative, with a focus on developing creative solutions to meet the needs of young people. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. A valid, or willingness to get Working with Children Check (WWCC). Completion of, or ability to complete, 'Through their Eyes' child safe training. Highly regarded but not essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Relevant tertiary qualifications in youth work, community development, social sciences, or a related field. Knowledge and understanding of local government legislation, guidelines, and standards relevant to the area of operation. Key performance indicators Youth Action Plan Implementation: identified actions and initiatives are implemented within required timeframes with progress reported quarterly to the Team Leader, Community and Cultural Development. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Establish and maintain active partnerships with at least five local schools, organisations, or service providers, evidenced by regular meetings, collaborative projects, and positive feedback from partners.
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