Vacancy Details

Youth Resilience Peer Worker

Temporary Full Time (until March 2024)

$59,956pa+ super

This position is available to people aged 18 to 25 years. The Youth Resilience Peer Worker will assist in the delivery of youth led local bushfire recovery activities as part of the Future Proof Project which includes 14 partner organisations across Victoria.

The role will assist in developing Council's youth participation and engagement activities to aid disaster recovery work from the 2019/2020 bushfires. A key aspect of this role is that the Youth Peer Worker is required to undertake a qualification in Emergency Management or Community Services (including Youth Work, Mental Health etc.) which will be fully funded as part of the position. 

If you are interested, a detailed Position Description is available below and further enquiries about this position should be directed to Brady Sharp - Youth Resilience Coordinator - b.sharp@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are determined based on an assessment of workplace risk and are dependent on the duties and risks associated with the type of work being undertaken. Requirements will be advised throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close Monday 12th June 2023 at 3pm. 

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.