• Temporary part-time until 31 December 2025, 22.8 hours per week
• Band 5 opportunity from $78,641 (pro rata), plus superannuation
• Located in Glen Waverley
• Applications close: 23 December 2024

The City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Monash Youth Services engages, supports, informs and connects young people and community members through inclusive and accessible practice that enables people to be healthy and active members of the Monash Community. 

About the position

Using an evidence based and best practice approach the part time position is responsible for delivering a range of projects and personal development programs supporting children and young people. This will incorporate a focus on children and young people who fit within middle years (aged 8yrs - 14rs).

Using a strength based and client centred approach the position will also be responsible for individual support of children, young people and when appropriate their families, in the form of assessment, information provision, support, casework and referral. 

Skills and experience

• Experience and knowledge of supporting children, young people and their families, in particular children and young people who fall within the middle years cohort (8 - 14years)
• Experience in approaches to supporting children and young people with diverse needs
• Experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating group programs and projects for children and young people
• Ability to effectively communicate with a range of mental health, community and education professionals.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social work, psychology or a related field
• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Right to work in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
• Only applicants who address the key selection criteria will be considered

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter inclusive of addressing each of the key selection criteria.  Please outline your experience and how it relates to the role. Only applicants who address the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description will be considered. 

Applications close 23 December 2024

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Sammy King on 9518 3900 or at samantha.king@monash.vic.gov.au.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.