Youth Program Development Officer

Darebin City Council; City of Darebin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Collaborative workplace

Meaningful work

Job summary

Darebin City Council is seeking a Youth Program Officer to support wellbeing, resilience, safety and social connection for Darebin’s young people. You will help deliver inclusive services, engage with youth, and foster partnerships with schools, agencies and families.

Join a collaborative Youth Services team and contribute to program delivery, information and referral services, and youth participation activities while building strong community links.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging youth and building positive relationships.
• Knowledge of contemporary youth issues and diverse needs.
• Experience delivering and evaluating youth programs.
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate youth programs and events.
• Engage with young people through drop-in sessions and outreach.
• Provide information, support, and referrals to young people and families.
• Build relationships with schools, community organisations and service providers.
• Support youth participation initiatives and advocate for youth voices.
• Monitor program outcomes and support continuous improvement.
• Assist with administration, reporting, risk management and promotion.

Skills

Engaging with youth

Stakeholder engagement

Program planning

Community outreach

Job description

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting the wellbeing, resilience, safety, and social connectedness of young people across the Darebin community.


• Deliver diverse and engaging programs including facilitating and supporting a youth drop-in session, youth events, outreach, community engagement activities, and youth participation initiatives.


• Build strong community connections by working collaboratively with young people, schools, government agencies, community organisations, and families.

The Youth Program Officer plays a key role in delivering responsive and inclusive services, programs, and projects that enhance outcomes for young people in Darebin. Working as part of a collaborative Youth Services team, the position supports youth engagement, outreach, program delivery, community development initiatives, information and referral services, and youth participation activities. The role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to creating positive outcomes for young people while building strong partnerships across the community.

About the role:

You will:

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating youth programs, projects, and events.


• Engaging with young people through drop in sessions, outreach and community-based activities.


• Providing information, support, and referrals to young people and their families.


• Building relationships with schools, community organisations, and service providers.


• Supporting youth participation initiatives and opportunities for young people to have their voices heard.


• Monitoring program outcomes and contributing to continuous service improvement.


• Assisting with administration, reporting, risk management, and program promotion.

About you:

Skills and Experience:

• Experience engaging and building positive relationships with young people using youth participation and community development approaches.


• Knowledge of contemporary youth issues, trends, and the needs of diverse young people and their families.


• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating youth programs, projects, and events.


• Ability to provide information, support, and referrals to young people in a professional and strengths-based manner.


• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and partnership-building skills.


• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.

Values

• Collaboration: Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to shared goals.


• Integrity: Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practice.


• Respect and Inclusion: Values diversity and supports equitable outcomes for all young people.


• Relationship Building: Develops positive and productive partnerships with young people, families, and stakeholders.


• Reflective Practice: Demonstrates self-awareness, continuous learning, and a commitment to improvement.

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment


• Opportunities for professional development and career growth


• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity


• The chance to make a real difference

Applications close on 27 October 2026 at 11:30pm.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.