Youth Outreach & Program Worker

Banyule City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

Flexible hours

Casual loading + super

Job summary

Banyule City Council is seeking a Casual Youth Outreach and Program Support Worker to engage with young people through outreach, engagement, and youth-led initiatives across the Banyule community.

You will support planning and delivery of youth programs, events, and activities, connecting young people to services and opportunities while upholding child-safe practices. Evening, weekend and school holiday shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Relevant qualification or experience in youth services, youth work, community development, education, recreation or a related field.
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse young people.

Responsibilities

• Build positive connections with young people through outreach and engagement in the community.
• Support delivery of safe, inclusive and engaging youth programs and events.
• Contribute to community wellbeing, safety and Council engagement activities.

Skills

Youth work experience

Education

Relevant qualification in youth services/education

Job description

Youth Outreach and Program Support Worker (casual)

Join theYouth and Community Connections team at Banyule City Council and make a genuinedifference in the lives of young people through outreach, engagement, programs,events and youth-led initiatives. There is a variety of work, flexibility,involvement in major youth events and exposure to local government andcommunity sector practice.

Work in adynamic team setting on a wide range of programs & events that BanyuleYouth Services is known for. A great supportive workplace with experiencedyouth workers and a wide variety of youth programs that engage & empoweryoung people.

What you'll be doing

Build positive connections with young people throughoutreach and engagement

actively engage with young people in thecommunity, identify emerging needs and issues, provide information and support,and help connect young people to services, programs and opportunities. Thisincludes outreach in public spaces, schools and other community settings.

Support the delivery of safe, inclusive and engagingyouth programs and events

assist in the planning and delivery of youthprograms, school holiday activities, YouthFest, Youth Summit, youth-ledinitiatives and other community activities that promote wellbeing,participation, inclusion and social connection.

Contribute to community wellbeing, safety and Councilengagement activities

provide flexible support across Council initiativesincluding community safety responses, consultations, events and place-basedengagement, while maintaining child-safe practice and ensuring activities aredelivered safely and effectively.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has demonstratedexperience working with young people.
• Has a relevantqualification or experience in youth services, youth work, communitydevelopment, education, recreation or a related field.
• Can build positiverelationships with diverse young people.
• Understands child safepractice and inclusive engagement.
• Is available to workevenings, weekends and school holidays on a casual basis (shifts might be approximately 3 hours per month but increases with service's needs &alignments with employee skill sets).

This is a great opportunity to be part of an experienced andsupportive team while making a genuine difference in the lives of young peopleacross Banyule. Applicants must demonstrate previous experience working withyoung people and an understanding of youth-focused practice.

• Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check
• Working with children check
• Drivers license

What we offer

• A casual position with flexibility to fit hoursaround study, work, and other commitments(there might be approximately 3 hours per month but increases with service needs& alignments with employee skill sets).
• Hourlyrate including casual loading of $48.55, plus super

Want to know more? For a chat about this opportunity, please call Lisa Said on 0427 833 ***

Applications close: 6 November 2026 at 11:45 pm.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility: Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we valuediversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values: AtBanyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative andinclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are lookingfor someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positiveoutcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision: Wein Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. Weare engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement: Ourcommunity is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies,sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, fosterharmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing genderequality in the workplace, please find Banyule'sWorkplace Gender EqualityAction Plan 2026-2030.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the WurundjeriWoi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect toall Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging,who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region'shistory.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heartin full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to abetter future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed tothe safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegationsand safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safeorganisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment wherechildren feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will activelylisten to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisionsthat affect their lives.