Youth Outreach & Program Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

Flexible hours

Job summary

Banyule City Council invites applications for a casual Youth Outreach and Program Support Worker. Join the Youth and Community Connections team to engage with young people through outreach, programs, events and youth-led initiatives across community spaces and schools.

You will support delivery of safe, inclusive youth activities, build positive relationships with diverse young people, and contribute to wellbeing and social connection while meeting child-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Has demonstrated experience working with young people.
• Has a relevant qualification or experience in youth services, youth work, community development, education, recreation or a related field.
• Can build positive relationships with diverse young people.
• Understands child safe practice and inclusive engagement.
• Is available to work evenings, weekends and school holidays on a casual basis.

Responsibilities

• Build positive connections with young people throughout reach and engagement; engage with the community, provide information and help connect to services and opportunities.
• Support the delivery of safe, inclusive and engaging youth programs and events, planning and delivering activities and youth-led initiatives.
• Contribute to community wellbeing and Council engagement activities, including safety, consultations, events and place-based engagement, ensuring activities are delivered safely.

Education

Youth services qualification/experience

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

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 youhave a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage youto 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 the 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's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030.

Acknowledgement 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.