Youth Programs Officer

- Support young people to build social connection, confidence and pathways to support

- Join a high performing, agile and creative team closely connected to the Mosman Community

- Permanent part-time opportunity - 35 hours across a fortnightly roster

- Total package from $39,784.62 - $49,987.68 for 17.5 hours/week inclusive of super ($79,569.24 - $99,975.37 FTE incl. super), travel support and Fitness Passport

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community. Mosman Council is committed to its community, innovation, the environment and making a difference at the local level. You’ll be part of a team that creates safe, inclusive spaces for young people, offering creative programs that strengthen resilience, build social skills, and open doors to future education, employment, and community participation.

The recruitment and selection of talented staff committed to giving back to the community is a high priority for us, as we know our reputation relies on it.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to initiate, plan, develop, promote and supervise programs and activities that address the needs of young people from the Mosman Municipality and who access the Mosman Youth Centre.

Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

In this role, you will work closely with our Team Leader Children and Youth and another Youth Programs Officer, and a group of dedicated casual staff. Together, you will design, implement, and oversee a wide range of programs aimed at fostering personal growth, wellbeing, and skill development among young people, while role modelling positive behaviours and ensuring every young person feels included, and heard.

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.

What You’ll Be Working On

Take your next step with a highly regarded Youth Service. Mosman Council is looking for a passionate Youth Programs Officer who has a focus on empowering young people using initiatives that build their skills, voice and purpose.

Reporting to the Team Leader Children and Youth, you will be responsible for a range of programs including but not limited to:

- Youth leadership, advocacy and skill development initiatives working with a diverse range of youth volunteers and youth participants.

- Creating and coordinating youth volunteering opportunities that build kills, confidence and pathways into community life.

- Wellbeing and recreation programs and events in collaboration with community stakeholders and in consultation with young people.

- Maintaining operations and promotion of daily activities in a Drop In centre setting that provides a safe, welcoming space where young people feel connected and included.

- Sector support and collaborative projects with the wider Lower North Shore Youth Interagency and partners in the region.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role you will have tertiary qualifications (or be working towards) in Youth Work, Social Sciences or related discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience in related field.

You will have high level experience with creative programming for and supervision of young people. You bring an ability to build and sustain professional relationships with young people, ensuring programs are co-designed with their input and reflect their diverse needs and interests.

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

In addition to the above, you will also hold a valid First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.

The position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998 and the successful candidate is required to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

This position is subject to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check undertaken by Council.

How to Apply

- Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later.

- Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

- Upload your Resume/CVand any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)

- For further information about the role, please contact Bob Barr on 9978 4006 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.

Applications close: 11.59pm, 30 October 2025

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.

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