The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Youth Engagement Officer to join the North Region Support office on a full-time term basis.

This role is responsible for:

• Providing oversight and direction to the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in the North Region.
• Designing and delivering a range of recreational and youth advocacy programs in collaboration with young people on the YAC.
• Communicating with external stakeholders and operational staff to support young people’s participation in YAC meetings and activities.
• Coordinating regular YAC meetings, developing and implementing projects associated with the YAC.

About You

We are looking for a vibrant and resourceful individual with the ability to build rapport and maintain engagement with young people who have been in care.

To be successful in this role, you will be highly organised and have the ability to arrange and facilitate youth consultation groups.

Our ideal candidate will be able to effectively communicate and work with stakeholders and young people from diverse backgrounds.

If you are wanting to contribute towards positive community outcomes, then we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

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The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

What We Offer:

• Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families
• Strong commitment to learning and development
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave
• Free annual flu vaccination for staff
• Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.