Youth Worker (Casual)

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing programs

Gym membership discounts

Learning & development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Bayside City Council is seeking a Casual Youth Worker to support its Youth Services team. You will help deliver and evaluate programs for young people aged 10 to 25, across youth centres, schools, and community settings.

The role focuses on wellbeing, leadership, inclusion and community connection, with flexible hours and a hybrid work arrangement. A relevant qualification or progress towards it is expected, with strong communication and engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification (or working towards) in Youth Work or related field.
• Energetic, passionate, and dedicated to working with young people.
• Self-motivated and organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-developed engagement and communication skills with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Availability during school holiday periods and/or school terms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate a range of youth engagement programs, events and activities for young people aged 10 to 25.
• Work across youth centre, school and community settings.
• Contribute to programs that promote wellbeing, participation, leadership, inclusion and community connection.

Skills

Youth Work qualification

Energetic and passionate

Strong communication

Flexible and available

Interpersonal skills

Education

Youth Work qualification or progress towards

Job description

Employment Status: Casual
Days & Hours of Work: Hours vary according to service needs
Salary: Band 4 - $49.56 per hour + 12% superannuation
Location: Peterson Youth Centre, Highett and other identified locations within Bayside LGA and externally

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Casual Youth Worker to join our Youth Services team. The Casual Youth Worker supports the delivery and evaluation of a range of youth engagement programs, events and activities for young people aged 10 to 25 years. Working across youth centre, school and community settings, the role contributes to programs that promote wellbeing, participation, leadership, inclusion and community connection, while responding to the diverse needs and interests of young people and their families.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Relevant qualification (or working towards a qualification) in Youth Work or related field.
• Energetic, passionate, and dedicated to working with young people.
• Self-motivated and organised, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-developed engagement and communication skills with young people from a range of backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to be available during school holiday periods and/or during school terms to meet the needs of the service.

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.

What we can offer you in return:

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Tessa McManus, Team Leader Youth Projects and Partnerships on 03 9599 4*** or via email ********@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.