Youth Development Officer

Youth Development Officer

• Part-time 4 days p/w
• Contract until 31 December 2025
• Location: Maitland
• This role is paid under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award 2010- Level 5 $47.50 - $49.65

The opportunity: 

The youth development officer is responsible for implementing community development initiatives and targeted early intervention case work for young people. The role involves ensuring project responsiveness to community needs, delivering quality services to youth, and fostering active involvement of young individuals in the community. 

Key responsibilities include collaborating and partnering with local schools, community service providers, Government and non-Government organisations supporting youth representative groups, engaging with underrepresented youth and organising community events and activities in coordination with young people, their families and youth services. 

Why work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: 

•  Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

Essential Criteria: 

• Degree qualifications in community development, social sciences, social work and/or relevant experience in a comparative role
• Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement, including the ability to build and maintain relationships, foster networks, and support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in applying project management principles and the practical application of these to effect project outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people and families in a case management setting, including information, advice, referral; intake and assessment; and family capacity building.
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating meetings and/or preparing and delivering training content to a diverse audience.
• Experience in reporting on program key performance indicators using Data Exchange and/or equivalent statistical and software systems.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of collective impact, collaborative practice and systems change theories and practice.
• Experience in research, analysis, evaluation and translation of data and information related to community needs and service delivery responses.

The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, Criminal history check, Drivers Licence, first aid & CPR certificate and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

 We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

 Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

 We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

 For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

 You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.