Youth Development Officer - Community Programs & Impact

Careers at Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal leave

Parental leave

EAP counselling

Staff discounts

Salary sacrifice childcare

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a Youth Development Officer to join the Richmond Youth Hub, part of the Community Strengthening unit. You will design and run after-school and holiday programs for young people aged 8 to 25, working with families, schools and partner organisations to foster confidence and leadership.

This temporary full-time role supports a welcoming, safe space and involves hands-on, community-based activities, budget tracking, and collaboration with local services to broaden

Qualifications

• A completed qualification or current study in Youth Work, Social Sciences, or a related discipline, or practical experience working or volunteering in a community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build genuine rapport, trust, and positive relationships with young people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Practical experience planning and facilitating engaging, inclusive programs, activities, or events for middle years children and youth.
• Collaborative teamwork and communication skills, with an aptitude for working with schools, local community groups, and families.
• Strong administrative and organisational habits, including keeping accurate program records, collecting participant feedback, and monitoring budgets.
• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate practical after-school activities, school holiday programs, and youth-led initiatives that build confidence, social connection and leadership skills.
• Collaborate with local families, schools and partner organisations to support pathways and access to local services.
• Assist young people in navigating pathways and accessing support services as needed.
• Work hands-on in a community-based setting within a supportive local government team.

Job description

Yarra City Council is seeking a Youth Development Officer to join the Richmond Youth Hub, part of the Community Strengthening unit. You will design and run after-school and holiday programs for young people aged 8 to 25, working with families, schools and partner organisations to foster confidence and leadership.

This temporary full-time role supports a welcoming, safe space and involves hands-on, community-based activities, budget tracking, and collaboration with local services to broaden