Description:
About the business
Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.
These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.
About the role
The Youth Development Officer is responsible for delivering and supporting various community development, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives and programs that benefit young people. This position will drive strategic engagement, community development, and social impact objectives, strongly focusing on young people with the Mount Isa region. This includes undertaking meaningful consultation to plan, develop, manage, deliver and evaluate the services and programs for young people, to ensure they are high quality, well promoted, and meet community needs. The role will collaborate and coordinate with service providers across the Mount Isa Community in delivering the goals and objectives of the Mount Isa Youth Strategy
Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.
About You
• Qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Social Sciences, Education or Community Development with demonstrated relevant experience working with young people, preferably using a community development approach.
• Eligible for a Queensland Blue Card.
Benefits and perks
When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!
HOW TO APPLY
Fill out an Application Form
Submit through Seek , or
Submit online at: https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/current-vacancies , or
Email Human Resources on hr@mountisa.qld.gov.au
Please note that:
Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.
Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.