Youth Development Officer, Programs & Engagement (Richmond Youth Hub)

Yarra City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal leave 16 days pro-rata

Parental leave 18 weeks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary sacrifice childcare options

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a Youth Development Officer for the Richmond Youth Hub to design and deliver after-school activities and school holiday programs that engage children and young people aged 8 to 25. You will work within the North Richmond community to foster confidence, social connection and leadership through hands-on, community-based activities.

The role emphasises collaboration with families, schools and partner organisations, with a view to helping young people access local

Qualifications

• Qualification or current study in Youth Work or Social Sciences.
• 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 for 8–25 year olds.
• Coordinate school holiday programs.
• Lead youth-led initiatives to build confidence, social connection and leadership.
• Collaborate with local families, schools and partner organisations to connect youth with services.
• Support the North Richmond community with hands-on, community-based programs.

Education

Youth Work or related discipline

Job description

Youth Development Officer – Programs and Engagement (Richmond Youth Hub)

Community Strengthening

Temporary Full Time – until 30 June 2027

Band 5 - $80,410.06 to $93,163.49 + Super + RDO

(RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive, community-focused team environment where we value growth, creativity, and direct local impact.

• Flexible working arrangements supporting healthy work-life balance.

• Award-winning organisation-wide health and wellbeing initiatives, plus strong pathways for professional development.

Benefits Package

• Generous Leave Entitlements: Pro-rata access to 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus cultural, ceremonial, and compassionate leave.

• Health and Wellbeing: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling, discounted memberships across Yarra Leisure centres (40% off for staff), and salary sacrifice childcare options.

• Professional Development: Access to practical workshops, leadership programs, and Council’s Education Assistance Program featuring study leave and course fee support.

About the Role

Make a direct, visible difference in the North Richmond community by joining our Youth and Middle Years Unit as the Youth Development Officer at the Richmond Youth Hub!

The Richmond Youth Hub is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) on time-limited funding which is reviewed annually.

In this dynamic, community-rooted role, you will help activate the Richmond Youth Hub as a safe, welcoming, and vibrant space for local children and young people aged 8 to 25. You will design and facilitate practical after-school activities, school holiday programs, and youth-led initiatives that build confidence, social connection, and leadership skills. Working alongside local families, schools, and partner organisations, you will also assist young people in navigating pathways and accessing local support services whenever needed.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker or community development practitioner looking to run hands‑on, community-based programs within a supportive local government team.

What We’re Looking For

• 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).

Yarra City Council is a progressive and dynamic organisation proud of our inclusive culture, diversity, and dedication to staff development. We strive to make a positive, lasting difference in the lives of our community.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job!

Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.