Youth services support the growth, development and education of Australian youth by offering access to a network of young people, youth advisors and a safe place outside of home and school.
Types of roles:
- Youth Engagement Officer
- Youth Development Officer
- Youth Services Facilitator
- Community Development Officer
- Activity Officer
What we do:
- Youth centres, youth art classes
- Sports programs, e.g. basketball, tennis, skating competitions
- Barbeques, cooking programs
- Pathways to employment programs
- Youth-based advisory groups
- Recreation facilities including playgrounds and skate parks
Qualifications:
Educational requirements vary according to the role but tertiary qualifications appropriate for senior roles in this field include Social Work, Social Science and Arts (Social Policy/Sociology). Those looking to work with children and/or young people will need to check requirements for obtaining Working with Children Checks (WWCC) or Police Checks in their state or territory. All states and territories have legislation providing for child-related employment pre-screening with specific requirements to be met.
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications relevant for entry-level and Officer level positions include:
- Certificate IV in Youth Work
- Diploma of Youth Work
- Certificate III, IV, Diploma of Community Services