Youth Worker Programs and Development

Pulse Software; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary progression

Professional development

Employee wellness program

Discounted gym memberships

Flexi Time system

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Youth Worker to engage, support and empower local young people through planning and delivery of responsive programs in Lane Cove. You will work with the Youth Services team to develop activities that meet identified community needs and ensure safety and quality in delivery.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in youth work or related fields (or equivalent experience), WWCC clearance, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social sciences or relevant field, or equivalent qualifications combined with experience.
• A current Working with Children Check clearance (NSW).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering programs for, and supervision of, young people.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional relationships with young people in accordance with Council policies and legislation.
• Understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Availability to work Friday evenings during school term.
• Knowledge of current and emerging youth issues.
• Computer competence including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing and social media.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain within first 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage, support and empower young people through planning and delivery of responsive programs.
• Contribute to delivering services that meet identified needs of youth in Lane Cove.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and supervise youth initiatives and activities.
• Maintain professional relationships consistent with Council policies and legislation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Youth program delivery

Relationship building

Mandatory reporting knowledge

First aid

Friday evening availability

Education

Youth work or social sciences degree

Equivalent qualifications with experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Desktop publishing

Social media

Job description

Location: Lane Cove Council Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove

Department: Community Services

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Team: Youth Services

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $71,185 - $74,749 per annum+ 12% superannuation

About the role

As a member of the youthteam, this role is responsible for engaging, supporting and empowering youngpeople through the planning and delivery of programs that are responsive toidentified needs of young people in the Lane Cove area.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Tertiaryqualifications in youth work, social sciences or relevant field, or equivalentqualifications combined with experience.
• Acurrent ‘Paid Worker - Working with Children Check’ clearance (NSW).
• Demonstratedexperience in developing and delivering programs for, and supervision of, youngpeople.
• Demonstratedability to build and sustain professional relationships with young people inaccordance with relevant Council policies and legislation.
• Demonstratedunderstanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
• Goodinterpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Availableto work Friday evenings during school term.
• Knowledgeof current and emerging youth issues.
• Computercompetence including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktoppublishing and social media.
• Currentfirst aid certificate or willingness to obtain within first 3 months ofemployment.

What we offer

Weare committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll haveaccess to:

• Flexiblework arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles
• Annualperformance reviews and salary progression
• Extensiveprofessional development and training
• Employeewellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Access to Council's Flexi Time system
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre

About Council

Locatedon the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with aleafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to ourresidents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowerschildren, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

Weare a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Erin King on [phone].

Please Note: This position is subject to a National Police Check in addition to a Working With Children Check.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

File Name

Position Description - Youth Worker Programs and Development - October 2026.pdf