Employment Status: Full time, fixed term parental leave position until February 2027
Days & Hours of Work: Monday - Friday totalling 38 hours per week
Competitive Salary: Band 6 - $101,833.74 p.a.+ 12% superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham and Peterson Youth Centre in Highett with the flexibility to work from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has become available to become part of Bayside’s Children and Youth Services team, reporting to the Children & Youth Coordinator.

The Youth Projects and Partnerships Officer will lead the design and delivery of innovative, evidence-based initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of young people in Bayside to optimise their wellbeing and resilience. Working in collaboration with schools, neighbouring councils, and community organisations, you’ll amplify youth voices, foster participation, and celebrate their achievements through strategic programs, events, and partnerships.

You will be responsible for:

• Consulting with young people to identify service gaps and priorities
• Coordinate the administration of the bi-annual Youth Resilience Survey to Bayside Primary and Secondary schools and develop and implement actions that respond to identified challenges
• Prepare and coordinate funding submissions and grant applications
• Design, Implement and deliver the bi-annual youth awards event
• Facilitate the Youth Ambassadors program to amplify the voices of young people in the decision-making processes and that young people build skills in leadership and lead community projects
• Developing positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Actively contribute to team meetings and planning sessions by providing advice and information relevant to policy, systems and processes

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• A Bachelor qualification in Youth Work, Social Sciences, Community Development or related field is essential
• Strong skill building and maintaining partnerships across schools, councils and community or government agencies
• Excellent communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to support young people’s leadership and participation
• Proven ability to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based youth programs, projects and events, including large- scale recognition events
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and consulting with young people and stakeholders to inform service planning and decision-making
• Experience preparing and managing grant applications, funding submissions, reports and budgets

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check
• A valid Victorian driver’s licence 

What we can offer you in return: 

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.
2. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
3. Click Apply to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: Sunday 19 October, 11:55pm

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Jessica Watts, Acting Children & Youth Coordinator on 0477 182 745  or via email jwatts@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.