Young Communities Advocate

• Temporary Part -Time (12 hours per week)
• Band 4 ($74,709 - $79,116 pro-rata)
• Maribyrnong Youth Services (Phoenix Youth Centre)

Are you aged 18-25 years?

Do you live, work or study in the City of Maribyrnong?

Do you have an idea for how to make the City of Maribyrnong better for young people?

About Maribyrnong Youth Services

The City of Maribyrnong is a culturally, socially and economically diverse inner-city community. Maribyrnong City Council Youth Services deliver a variety of programs, activities and events for young people aged 12 -25 years from the Phoenix Youth Centre and around the Maribyrnong region.

The Opportunity

Maribyrnong Youth Services is seeking an innovative and passionate Young Communities Advocate wanting to make a positive difference in our community. In this role, and under the guidance and support of the Youth Development Lead, you will develop a project/program/activity to support the broader aims of the Children, Young People and Families Strategy 2020-2030.

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside Youth Workers towards enabling and ensuring:

• the engagement and inclusion of all young people.
• the voice of young people to be heard.
• the safety of young people.
• respect for young people's human dignity and worth.
• young people's connectedness to important people in their lives, such as family and community.
• positive health and wellbeing outcomes for young people.
• positive transitions and healthy development of young people.
• social justice for young people.

About You

• Passionate about young people and making a positive difference in your community.
• Innovative and creative, with big ideas and motivation to follow through on proposed ideas.
• A team player, good at building relationships.
• Knows how and when to lead and when to support.
• Strong and open communicator.
• Open to new experiences, learnings and on-going improvement.
• Able to pick yourself up and try a something different when things don't work out as you planned
• Strong connection with underrepresented communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, Disabled young people, Newly arrived or refugee young people, Multicultural and multi-faith young people, LGBTQIA+ young people.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

To express your interest in this role, please forward a copy of your resume and a response to each of the questions outlined in the questionnaire in support of your application by 01 June 2025 at 10pm

To download a copy of the position description please, and to apply visit us at: http://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6762473

Enquiries: Please contact Maribyrnong Youth Services on 9091 4700 for a confidential discussion.

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.