Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Youth Services Department is looking for a Senior Youth Worker who will be responsible for delivering programs and activities to Frankston's youth community.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of the community-based youth engagement program, implementing flexible programs to young people aimed at strengthening connectedness with peers, family, and community
• Maintain regular, face-to-face contact with young people, and actively involve young people in the planning, decision-making, and implementation of activities and programs
• Strengthen opportunities for young people to engage and better participate in a range of community, cultural, social, and learning opportunities

This is a 12-month fixed-term part time role working 19 hours per week. Working days are flexible.

About you

• Demonstrated experience working with young people individually and in groups, including engaging with large groups
• A proven ability to develop and deliver impactful, youth-based programs that effectively address the diverse needs of young people
• Minimum of Certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 5 currently remunerated at $82,567.33 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Jane Thomson on (03) 9768 1366 or [email protected]

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that’s located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page, for further information.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.