Community Connection Officer - Youth Officer
Job No:
1480825
Location:
Bendigo
- Part time (4 days a week), Ongoing
- Band 6, Starting salary $91,954 (Pro rata) plus superannuation
- Base hourly rate $46.53 plus superannuation
Click here to view the Position Description
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
The Community Connections team works with community members across all life stages in Greater Bendigo. We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys celebrating the diversity and contributions of young people.
In this varied role, you will lead the development and implementation of initiatives, programs, projects and events that promote the engagement, participation, inclusion and development of young people and the wider community in Greater Bendigo. You will also manage volunteers and contribute to the development, review and implementation of strategies, policies and plans that impact young people.
The role supports the delivery of the Amplify program and provides opportunities like BendiGLOW and Battle of the Bands for young people to enjoy and participate in music, cultural, recreational and artistic events.
This position is 4 days a week with flexibility on which days are worked. Some evening and weekend work required.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have a genuine passion for empowering young people and substantial experience in planning, implementing and evaluating youth specific community development activities, programs, projects and events, experience in youth or community development sectors, event management experience together with skills in promotions and social media. You will have strong communication and relationship building skills and enjoy working in a team environment.
Qualification in Social Science, Community Development or similar discipline will be highly regarded.
A satisfactory police check, employee Working with Children Check and drivers licence is required for this position.
If this sounds like you, come and be part of our team.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Contribute to our community
- Part time position with flexible work options | Achieve work/life balance
- Paid parental leave | Purchased leave | Study leave | Training & development opportunities
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Jo Connellan, Coordinator Community Connection on (03) 5434 6437.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 4 September 2025.
