Permanent Part Time (32 hours per fortnight)

Classification: HS2

Hourly rate: $33.7894 plus 11.5% Superannuation

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

Living in the Southern Grampians you can enjoy the nearby Grampians National Park, beaches & wineries.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leaders who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the position of Youth Engagement Officer within the Primary and Preventative Health Department at Western District Health Service.

The Youth Engagement Officer plays a pivotal role in the promotion and delivery of youth services for 12- to 25-year-olds in the Southern Grampians area and fulfills the role of Crew Support Worker for Live4Life Southern Grampians.

Through proactive engagement and the creation of meaningful partnerships with relevant stakeholders and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, abilities and ages, the Youth Engagement Officer is responsible for implementing innovative, youth-based programs, including Live4Life, that meet the needs of young people in our area and promote positive health and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will have a tertiary qualification in youth work, community development or a related discipline or equivalent experience. Previous experience in organising events and a flair for graphic design and knowledge of event promotion is highly desirable.

Completion of Youth Mental Health First Aid, or willingness to undertake this training, is required for this role.

You will enjoy benefits such as

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Excellent employment conditions.
• Excellent staff health and wellbeing supportive culture.

Closing Date: Sunday 16 March 2025

Proposed Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable applications.

To view the position description and to apply please go to our webpage: https://wdhs.net/v2/careers/

**Please note all applications must be received via our WDHS Careers page to be considered.

Please note you must have the right to work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.