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Youth officer

Launceston
Northern Midlands Council
USD 60,000 - USD 80,000 a year
Posted: 19 August
Offer description

The Northern Midlands Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the role of Youth Officer. This position will be offered on a part-time basis hours per week) and will be based in Longford, Tasmania.

About us

The Northern Midlands is one of the largest and most diverse municipalities in Tasmania. We serve the community with honesty, integrity and pride to deliver the highest quality services to our community. For more information about our Vision, Values and Mission visit

About the role

The successful applicant will be responsible for networking and working collaboratively with various agencies and organisations to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives that address the myriad of issues impacting young people within our municipality.

About you

You will be a self-motivated professional, who shows initiative, can problem solve and has good time management skills.

For your application to be considered, you must have previous experience in a similar position, and it is desirable that you have tertiary qualifications in the field of Social Science or Youth Services. You will also have experience in coordinating and facilitating programs and projects.

In addition to this, you will have well developed communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders.

This role will require intrastate travel in a Council provided vehicle. Applicants must hold a current Tasmanian Drivers Licence.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. As part of this role you will be working with children and will be required to hold a Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance. You will also be required to provide a current National Police Check showing no serious offences. The successful applicant will also be screened via reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the right people to meet our commitment to child safety.

Our Culture and Benefits

We offer a positive and high-performing team to support and assist you in the role. We have a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and development, providing opportunities to diversify and grow, and we have a genuine concern for your health, safety and wellbeing. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive workplace.

Terms and conditions of employment, including salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and in accordance with the Northern Midlands Council Enterprise Agreement. Other benefits include 13.0% superannuation, health and well-being initiatives, discounted gym and pool membership and learning and development opportunities.

Apply now

Apply now directly via Seek by clicking the Quick Apply or Apply Now button. Your application must include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined above.

This role will be advertised for a minimum period of 2 weeks. Review of applications will begin after 2 weeks and reviews will continue as applications are received until the position is filled. Council may proceed with interviews at any stage during the process. Council may close the role without notice after 2 weeks if a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Northern Midlands Council is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. All roles that perform work in public and commercial areas accessible by children and vulnerable members of our community require applicants to be able to obtain and hold a Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People clearance. All roles require a National Criminal History Check.

Authorised by Maree Bricknell, Acting General Manager

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