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

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

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.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisationand 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.