Youth Program Development Officer

Fixed Term contract until 7th November 2025
- Part-Time (multiple roles - 1x 21 hours p/week and 1x 28.6 hours p/week)
- Convenient Preston location, close to public transport

Darebin Youth Services is currently recruiting for Program Development Officers based at The Hub Youth Centre, located at the Northland Shopping Centre.

There are two positions available, including
- 1x 3 day per week Youth Program Development Officer (workdays: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)
- 1x 4 day per week Youth Program Development Officer (workdays: Tuesday - Friday)

The key function of the role is to actively engage young people and support their participation in a range of programs and events that enhances education and employment, health and wellbeing and community participation outcomes in line with Council’s Families Youth and Children’s Strategy.
- Fixed Term contract until 7th November 2025
- Part-Time (multiple roles - 1x 21 hours p/week and 1x 28.6 hours p/week)
- Convenient Preston location, close to public transport
- $76,281.40 + super (pro-rata)
- Applications close 18 May 2025, 11:30pm, however will be assessed on rolling basis

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

**About Darebin City Council**
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

**About the Role**
We are seeking a motivated and experience Youth Program Development Officer to support the development of young people to participate in and connect with Council and Community.

Based at The Hub Youth Centre within the Youth Programs team at Darebin Youth Services and sitting within the Community Services and Development department at Council, you will use your skill and experience to:

- Build meaningful connections and trust with young people utilising a best practice approach
- Plan, deliver and evaluate a range of youth programs, activities and events reflective of Council strategy, local needs and trends
- Provide specific support and referrals to young people via local partners and service supports

**Skills & Experience**
- Qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Community Development, Social work or relevant experience working with young people
- Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of initiatives utilising a community development framework
- Experience working with young people including vulnerable or at risk young people in a Community or Local Government setting
- A current employee Working with Children Check
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Current First Aid and CPR

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.

We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Amanda Parker, Team Leader The Hub on 0429 317 208 for a confidential discussion.

**_Applications close on 18 May at 11.30pm._**
- 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. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. A position description is attached._