Youth Program Officer

• 3 x Casual positions available
• Hourly rate of between $43.66 and $46.55 plus 12% super.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
• Enjoy discounted gym memberships
• Generous personal and carers leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

We are currently seeking 3 passionate and proactive Youth Program Officer's to join the Youth Development team on a casual basis. Working alongside our Team Leader Youth Development and Youth Development Officers, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting the delivery of high-quality youth programs, activities and events for young people aged 12-25 and their families.

What a typical day will look like;

• Engage young people in activities, programs and events
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of Nillumbik Youth programs, activities and events for young people aged 12 - 25 years of age.
• Provide direct support to young people through the provision of information and referral as required and in consultation with the Team Leader Youth Development.
• Provide casual support for other programs, activities and events as required by the organisation.

What you will bring to the role;

• A post-secondary qualification in youth work or other relevant field e.g. social work or community services and/or experience working with young people.
• A valid and current Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with young people

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

• Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
• Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
• Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Krystle Kalomakaefu, Team Leader Youth Development, during business hours on 0428 577 464 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Friday 28 November 2025

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