Group and Team: Community Programs Group
Location: Youth Arts and Recreation Centre
Employment status: 0.22 FTE/Casual
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 1
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $39.22 to $45.00 per hour, inclusive of 20% casual loading + 13.5% superannuation.
- Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
- Competitive wages plus 13.5% superannuation.
- Exciting and meaningful work in our local community.
This role contributes to the success of the City by supporting the Youth Programs Team to deliver a range of youth focused creative, recreational and wellbeing activities primarily at the Youth Arts and Recreation Centre and where required, externally in the community.
Role accountabilities include:
Support the delivery of a safe, welcoming and engaging Open Access Program at the Youth Arts and Recreation Centre, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures and safety requirements.
Assist in the planning and delivery of creative, recreational and wellbeing-focused programs and activities that encourage young people to connect, participate and thrive.
Build positive relationships with young people, identify their interests and needs, and contribute to the development of responsive programs and activities.
Maintain accurate records and reports, including daily activity logs, statistical data, evaluations, financial information and other program documentation.
Promote City of Hobart Youth Programs, provide reception and customer service support, and assist with the delivery of community events and external youth activities.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
You are passionate about supporting and empowering young people and enjoy creating positive, engaging experiences that help them connect, grow and thrive. Whether through art, recreation, wellbeing activities or simply building trusted relationships, you bring energy, creativity and a genuine commitment to youth development.
To be successful in this role, you will have a current Certificate level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience working with young people, a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People and experience engaging and working directly with young people in a community, education, youth or recreational setting.
This role would suit someone studying or working in youth work, community services, social work, education, the arts, recreation or a related field who is looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with the flexibility to work on a casual, ad hoc basis, primarily between 3.00pm and 6.00pm, Tuesday to Friday.
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Dougal McLauchlan, Youth Programs Team Leader, on 03 6238 2778 or email [email protected]
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 26 July 2026.
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
