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

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

Benefits offered by this job

EAP counselling

Staff gym discount

Salary sacrifice childcare

Job summary

City of Yarra is seeking a Youth Development Officer for the Richmond Youth Hub to design and run practical after-school activities, school holiday programs, and youth-led initiatives. You will help young people build confidence, social connections, and leadership skills.

In this community-driven role, you will collaborate with local families, schools, and organisations to navigate pathways and access local support services. A completed qualification in Youth Work or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed qualification or current study in Youth Work or Social Sciences or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and positive relationships with diverse youth.
• Experience planning and facilitating engaging programs for middle-years children and youth.
• Collaborative teamwork with schools, families, and community groups.
• Strong administrative habits: record-keeping, feedback collection, budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate after-school activities, school holiday programs, and youth-led initiatives.
• Create a welcoming, safe space at the Richmond Youth Hub for ages 8–25.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and partner organisations to navigate pathways and services.

Skills

Rapport with youth

Communication skills

Program planning

Budget management

Education

Youth Work / Social Sciences study

Tools

WWC Check

Police Check

First Aid

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.

Need More Info?

For further information about the position, please refer to the Position Description or contact Nicky Tsekouras, Team Leader - Richmond Youth Hub, at ***************@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Applications close on Wednesday 2 December 2026, at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Checkprior 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.

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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.

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