Youth Development & Engagement Lead (Middle Years)

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working from home arrangements

Job summary

City of Whittlesea is seeking a passionate Youth Development Officer (Middle Years) to join our Youth Development Unit. You will deliver strategic and evidence-informed initiatives for children aged 7–11 and young people 12–25, collaborating with partners and Council teams to strengthen participation, wellbeing and connection.

You will design and lead programs, engage diverse communities including CALD groups and LGBTIQA+ communities, and report on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification suitable for working in the Youth Work field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children and young people (7–25 years).
• Local Government experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Strong programmatic planning and delivery skills for diverse audiences, incl. CALD and at‑risk groups.
• Commitment to ethical practice in the Victorian Youth Sector and knowledge of Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic, evidence-informed youth initiatives to improve outcomes for 7–25 year olds.
• Lead projects, partnerships and community engagement to strengthen participation, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Amplify youth voice and build community capacity in line with the Youth Plan and Community Plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Youth Work

Job description

City of Whittlesea is seeking a passionate Youth Development Officer (Middle Years) to join our Youth Development Unit. You will deliver strategic and evidence-informed initiatives for children aged 7–11 and young people 12–25, collaborating with partners and Council teams to strengthen participation, wellbeing and connection.

You will design and lead programs, engage diverse communities including CALD groups and LGBTIQA+ communities, and report on outcomes.