About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being "a special place", and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.

Youth Officer - This is a permanent part time position (0.6 FTE)

Adelaide Hills Council is seeking a Youth Officer to support positive outcomes for young people across our district.

This position involves identifying and delivering opportunities that respond to the diverse strengths, challenges, and needs of young people from a range of backgrounds and abilities.

You will contribute to the development of plans and initiatives aligned with strategic priorities, such as connection, wellbeing, and empowering young people to influence decision-making. You will also play a key role in delivering programs based on community need and informed through genuine engagement and consultation with young people.

Reporting to the Team Leader Community Development, you as the Youth Officer will support opportunities for young people to have fun, build local connections and to enjoy life in the Adelaide Hills as valued members of the community.

This role offers an excellent pathway for someone with experience in engaging and working with young people, to broaden their scope, gain new insights, and develop their skills within a local government and corporate environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds and knowledge of trends and issues impacting young people today. You will also have:

Knowledge of external services and programs that are relevant to young people.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to young people.

Experience facilitating groups and workshops.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including:

Proven ability to engage and build positive partnerships with external stakeholders.

Experience using a range of online media.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, including writing reports, plans and grant applications.

Qualifications in social sciences, community development, youth development, education or a related discipline are desirable.

This is a prescribed position. As part of Adelaide Hills Council’s Safe Environments Policy, a current Working with Children Check, and undertaking Child Safe Environment Training every three years, are requirements of the position.

A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check satisfactory to the Council’s requirements.

A valid Australian C class Drivers Licence.

About our Benefits

Experience the benefits of a career in council:

Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and working from home

Opportunities for professional development

Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries

A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more

Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Uniform Allowance

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Study Assistance

How to Apply

Applications must address the selection criteria in the position description and state the reference number 567. Please visit Employment at Council for a copy of the position description.

Apply by 5:00pm Wednesday 10 August 2025 via SEEK.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Miranda Hampton, Team Leader Community Development on (08) 8408 0572 or 0437 123 904.

The advert information will be provided in other formats if requested.

International applicants who do not have an appropriate Australian work visa or residency will not be considered or receive an acknowledgement letter

Should your application be successful and move to the next stage, you will be contacted by the Hiring Manager. If you do not receive any communication regarding your application within 20 business days of the advertisement close date your application has been unsuccessful.