Youth Arts and Play Officer

Group and Team:  Community Programs, Youth
Location: Youth Arts and Recreation Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Part-time 0.735 FTE (28 hours per week)
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $76,907 to $79,000 p.a. (pro-rata) ($38.92 to $39.97 per hour) + 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Competitive wages plus 13.5% superannuation. 
• Exciting and meaningful work in our local community.

About the role

Role accountabilities include: 

• Coordinate and deliver creative arts, cultural, recreational and social programs, workshops and events with young people.
• Take a lead role during Open Access sessions, actively engaging and supporting young people.
• Design and facilitate creative, recreational, and play-based experiences that foster connection, wellbeing, exploration, skill development and positive developmental outcomes with young people.
• Collaborate with young people and colleagues to develop promotional materials and showcase program outcomes.
• Assist with program planning, budgeting, reporting and the collection of program data and evaluations.
• Identify and respond to the interests and needs of young people while working collaboratively across community programs and initiatives.

Learn more about the role in the position description:  Position Description

About you

The desired applicant will hold a Certificate in Community Arts, Youth Work, Community Development or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience), together with a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People and a current Driver Licence. You are passionate about supporting young people and creating inclusive opportunities that foster connection, creativity, participation and personal growth.

With experience working directly with children and young people, you have a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and engage young people from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings. You are creative, energetic and confident in designing and delivering arts, music, play, recreational and community-based programs that encourage participation and support positive youth development.

If you have strong communication skills, a passion for working with young people, a can-do attitude and want to work in a dynamic and vibrant team environment then this may be the role for you.

About us

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.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 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.

How to apply

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, on 03 6238 2778 or email dougal.mclauchlan@hobartcity.com.au

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 recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. 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 4 October 2026.

Before you begin

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.

Selection process

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.