Youth Program Development Officer

Darebin City Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Workplace that values collaboration,ir

Chance to make a real difference

Job summary

Darebin City Council is seeking a Youth Program Officer to deliver inclusive services and programs that improve outcomes for young people in the Darebin community. Working within the Youth Services team, you will support engagement, outreach, and participation initiatives.

You will plan, deliver, and evaluate programs, engage with young people, schools, and service providers, and help with administration and reporting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engaging relationships with youth

Youth issues knowledge

Program development & evaluation

Information, support & referrals

Strong communication

Organisational skills

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.

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

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.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.