Our Lithgow-based Dianella Day Program for Young People helps young people between 12 and 24 years who may be having problems with alcohol or drugs without them having to attend treatment in a residential setting. The service is based in Lithgow and offers outreach services to the surrounding regions.

Your Opportunity

As the Youth Engagement Officer, you’ll have the opportunity to promote our Youth Service, by providing community education, promoting early help-seeking, and engaging with young people throughout the region. Initially you will be out and about in the community meeting local stakeholders, which include schools, youth hubs, community centres, sports clubs and other service providers. Working closely with your team, you will design and coordinate events and activities to engage local youth.

The role is fixed term until June 2026 with possible extension, 1 day per week, and we are flexible around the days and hours of work – this role allows you to genuinely balance your work and life. The hourly rate is $44.59 - $47.99 depending on experience, plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging benefits.

We strongly encourage applicants from LGBTIQAP+ and Indigenous communities to apply.

What are we looking for?
Having already established yourself in the field of community engagement or youth support, you will be a strong net-worker who has a passion for supporting young people in their mental and physical health.
To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a natural communicator who loves talking to people, providing information, and exchanging ideas
• Demonstrate significant experience in community engagement and networking and the promotion of new services or programs – this role will require you to promote the service across a range of groups
• Be confident and comfortable interacting with young people in their environments, including schools, sports clubs, and community centres, and the ability to inspire and motivate young people
• Enjoy interfacing with other providers to action campaigns and projects – you’ll bring energy and creativity to the planning and delivery of events
• Have an inclusive attitude and a background working with diverse groups including LGBTIQAP+, CALD, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Be comfortable working reasonably independently within a small team – you’ll be self-managing and have confidence to set expectations in what you can, and can’t, achieve
• Love working with talented people who are humble, human, and full of hope. We’re dedicated to helping others, no matter how difficult or complex the challenge – and you will be too!

You will need to hold a relevant Tertiary qualification, an Australian Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check (NSW).

Why join LLW now?
Supported by a manager who has a genuine open-door policy, you will be part of a team, who are collaborative, engaged, and support each other during good times, and tough times.
As an organisation, Lives Lived Well offer a large range of benefits, which can be found on our website, but include:

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference – on clients, the community and a team that cares as much as you
• Both paid and unpaid Cultural Leave for special days and events
• Wellspring Discounts – save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers
• Cultural development opportunities as part of your professional development
• Fitness Passport with discounted access a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centres across Australia

For more information or a copy of the Position Description, please contact Karla Priestley on 0447806691 or email [email protected]

Applications close on Friday 29/8/2025 at 5.00pm, however we will be interviewing throughout the process and may close applications early.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Nations People.

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