As a Youth & Community Development Officer, you will be dealing with the young people aged between 12 - 25 across the Strathbogie Shire.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide, establish and maintain positive working relationships and partnerships with relevant service agencies.
• Actively promote and market programs and services throughout the community.
• Provide appropriate information to community members.
• Provide required support to volunteers and / or young people to deliver programs and activities.
• Support and mentor young people involved in the Youth Program for the provision of activities.
• Facilitate councils "Engage Nagambie" program.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist in preparation of promotional material in relation to Liveability projects.
• Respond to community requests and assistance with correct information.
• Be a representative on any committees, advisory bodies and voluntary agencies as required.
• Prepare reports for senior management as required.

REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant qualifications and or experience in Community Development.  Welfare, Youth or Education.
• Skills in Time Management, setting priorities, planning and organising one's own work.
• Ability to maintain statistical data and accurate reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to write reports and to prepare external correspondence.
• Use initiative and act professionally, with integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work cooperatively and relate professionally and enthusiastically to a diverse range of people, both externally and internally.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Current Working With Children's Check.
• Current Police Check.
• Experience in Local Government Sector - desirable.
• Experience working with Youth Committees to implement events, programs and other related activities - desirable.

To apply send a covering letter, your current resume including 3 professional referees to Ashleigh Cusack  acusack@monarchpersonnel.com.au