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Youth Activities Officer - Casual
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- Be a positive role model for local youth
- Work together with youth to create your own program of activities
- Adapt programs according to youth interests and community needs
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Your new job
The Youth Activities Officer will deliver a range of youth-orientated activities for local youth, including roll out of initiatives identified in Council’s Youth Strategy. The program will be delivered on a twice weekly basis in Gulgong during school term, with an additional activity being delivered in each town each school holiday. This is a new role that facilitates after school and school holiday activities as funded by the Department of Communities and Justice from 1 January 2026 until 30 June 2031. The role will work closely with Youth Services Officers and Community Development Officers. The roles may be adjusted to a part time role in the future when success of the program is assessed.
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Benefits: - Making a real
and tangible contribution to the growth of the region
- Health & Wellbeing
program
- Long service Leave after 5 years
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You
- Completion of High School certificate
- Relevant experience in working with youth, community development or related discipline.
- Ability to prioritise child safety and uphold Council’s commitment to being a child-safe organisation.
- Current and ongoing understanding of local community and awareness of relevant services.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability in use of basic MS Office software – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Current drivers licence.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.
- Ongoing valid Working with Children Check clearance.
- First Aid certificate, or ability to obtain.
The salary range being offered for this casual position is $44.61 - $50.23 gross per hour plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience)
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About Mid-Western Regional Council: Located in the award-winning town of Mudgee, we are a team of over 500 people who serve 26,000 residents across 9000 square kilometres (that’s 4.5 Greater Sydney's). We do so much more that “rates, roads and rubbish” through a diverse range of 75 different types of businesses and as a leading member of the State’s first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working at Mid-Western Regional Council - YouTube
| The Mudgee Region: Around 3 hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle. Find out more New Residents Guide Choose Mudgee Region What is next - Applications close on Monday, 4th May 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. | Have Questions? Call us Fiona Shearman. Manager, Community & Cultural Services (02) 6378 2713 HR Team, (02) 6357 5054
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