Included on this page
YOUTH STEERING GROUP
Our Youth Steering Group is currently seeking applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people!
If you're looking to make a difference to the City of Melville or if you have an idea for young people in the City, then we want to hear from you. The Youth Steering Group is made up of local young people who catch up monthly to:
- Help create and coordinate workshops, events, activities, engagements and communications
- Discuss issues and ideas that are important to you and your community
- Provide feedback to the City on decisions that impact young people
- Support us to make our City a safe and accessible place for young people
- Support the City to champion the values of the Directions from Young People Strategy, and oversee the delivery of actions. An 'action' is like a goal - it's something you want to achieve.
As part of the Youth Steering Group you will have the opportunity to help make your community better for young people. You'll also gain experience in leadership, teamwork, community engagement and event design. There will be free training opportunities, and snacks at every meeting!
It’s a funway to learn new skills, make a difference, meet new people! Applications to fill vacancies in the group are open all year, however at this moment we are only seeking applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people. If you aren't of that community but are still interested, feel free to get in touch and say hello and we might be in touch at a later date.
submit an eoi for the Youth Steering Group
Who are we looking for?
We want to hear from 16 to 25 year olds who are:
- Keen to share ideas and promote a culture of inclusivity
- Interested in contributing to their community and making a difference
- Willing to share knowledge of topics and issues relevant to young people
- Full of ideas about events, communication and culture that young people love
We are looking to represent all kinds of young people! This means we want to celebrate your unique background, life experience, the different schools and universities you attend and the suburbs you live in.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, are culturally and linguistically diverse, people with disability or a mental health condition, as well as carers and young parents.
Benefits
- $25/hour for work at the monthly meetings
- Give your input to decision making and make a difference in your community
- Network with other likeminded young people
- Help design and deliver outcomes for your peers
- Training opportunities and professional skills development
- Experience and references for your résumé
- Certificate of participation
- Invitation to the City’s events for volunteers
- Highlight the positive contribution of young people in our City
Requirements
- Attend one Youth Steering Group meeting per month, options for participation will be agreed by the first group (2+ hours per month).
- You consent to us contacting you via email and phone about this position
- You agree to complete a statement by supplier form and provide your bank details so we can pay you (we will help with this).
- Support City of Melville youth events where possible around your other life commitments, and promote events and initiatives through personal networks.
- Have an interest in youth events, communication and culture.
- Have a strong connection to the City of Melville (see down below to see what we mean and to check if you meet the requirement)
- Willing to commit to a full term of participation in the Team (July to June)
The Youth Steering Group is a group of young people who get together to work on youth events and projects, and make sure the City of Melville achieves the goals laid out in the Directions from Young People Strategy. They work with the City of Melville to make the City a better place for young people!
The group meets once a month to work on projects and also gets involved with creating, leading and participating at youth events. Members are also invited to attend other community events, workshops and to work with City staff and Elected Members.
The group meets once per month for 2 hours, 10 times a year. There’s also the opportunity to get involved with other projects and events!
Yes! You get paid $25 per hour for each of the 10 annual workshops.
If you are aged 18 and over you need a Working with Children Check. If you don’t have one, we will help you and cover the cost to apply. People under 18 are not eligible to apply for these checks – so no need to worry about it!
Once you turn 16 you are eligible to join the group, but feel free to apply and leave your details. We may have other things you can get involved with, and if you want to stay updated you can join our mailing list too.
We are looking for people who work, live, study, volunteer or recreate (eg. play sport in) within the City.
The City of Melville is the local government made up of the following suburbs:
- Alfred Cove
- Applecross
- Ardross
- Attadale
- Bateman
- Bicton
- Booragoon
- Brentwood
- Bull Creek
- Kardinya
- Leeming
- Melville
- Mount Pleasant
- Murdoch
- Myaree
- Palmyra
- Willagee
- Winthrop
Was this page helpful?