Youth Early Intervention Officer

Melton City Council; Melton; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Close to home

Job summary

Melton City Council is creating a brand-new role to lead the Uturn 193 project, coordinating programs that target youth aged 10–25 and working with schools, Victoria Police, and community organisations. This is a part-time fixed-term role designed to deliver impactful youth work within a dynamic Council environment.

The successful candidate will bring tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related fields, plus experience in partnership coordination and trauma-informed case management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in partnership and project coordination including working with government and community organisations.
• Experience in providing strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive case management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare, Community Service or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Uturn 193 project, ensuring programs and activities align with Council priorities and funding requirements.
• Develop and evaluate targeted early intervention and crime prevention initiatives for youth 10–25.
• Provide generalist youth work support to young people and partner organisations, addressing vulnerability and disadvantage.

Skills

Youth work experience

Partnership coordination

Trauma-informed approach

Community engagement

Education

Social Work

Youth Work

Welfare

Community Service

Job description

Part Time Fixed Term Position - 12 months

30.4 hours a week as per roster

Band 6 - Salary Range $97,926 to $106,637 per annum pro rata + 12% Super

Be part of something new

This is a brand-new role at Melton City Council that has been created to support our growing community and evolving strategic priorities. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of the role, bring fresh ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Why join Melton City Council?

Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.

As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.

Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities

Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.

The Opportunity

Melton City Council is seeking an experienced and passionate youth professional to lead the delivery of the Uturn 193 Project, a targeted crime prevention and early intervention initiative supporting young people aged 10–25 years.
In this role, you will coordinate and deliver programs and interventions that respond to identified risks, emerging community needs and barriers to positive participation. You will work alongside young people, families, schools, Victoria Police, government agencies, education and training providers, employment services and community organisations to strengthen engagement in education, training, employment and community life.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to young people and the broader Melton community through innovative, collaborative and evidence-informed youth work.
The role will report to the relevant Council manager and work collaboratively across Council and with a broad range of external stakeholders, including young people and their families, community organisations, schools, government agencies and Victoria Police.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Uturn 193 project, ensuring programs, interventions and activities align with Council priorities, identified community needs, project objectives and relevant funding and legislative requirements.
• Develop, implement and evaluate targeted early intervention and crime prevention initiatives for young people aged 10–25, responding to identified risk factors and emerging trends to reduce offending and strengthen positive community participation.
• Provide generalist youth work support to young people and partner organisations, using appropriate approaches to address vulnerability and disadvantage.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to implement proactive, long-term strategies that support coordinated responses, early intervention and positive, sustainable outcomes for young people.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare, Community Service or related discipline with some relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership and project coordination including working with government and community organisations, managing grant requirements, coordinating consortium arrangements and supporting procurement processes.
• experience in providing strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive case management.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.

Culture and Values

Our vision for our community is to be:"A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too.Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

• Motivate
• Empower
• Lead
• Trust
• Open
• Nurture

There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:

• Additional $500 per annum pro rata superannuation for female employees over the age of 45
• Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*

*These benefits are pro rata and for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and respondingto child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.

Applications close11:59pm Wednesday 4 November 2026

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