Job Description

Youth Services Officer

Casual - Band 3A + 25% - $42.00 per hour + super

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

The Youth and Middle Years Unit is recruiting for multiple casual Youth Services Officers to join our passionate and vibrant team.

The Youth Services Officer will support the delivery of programs, activities and events to engage young people and help connect them to other youth services in the community.

The key responsibilities include:

• Welcome young people and visitors to Yarra Youth Centre and Richmond Youth Hub and assist them to safely access the service in line with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Provide visitors with information about Yarra Youth Services programs, activities and events held at the Yarra Youth Centre, Richmond Youth Hub and in the community.
• Assist in the delivery of responsive services, programs, events and/or activities for young people in the municipality.
• Support the planning, delivery and promotion of programs, events and activities for young people, including after-school and school holiday programs.
• Undertake project-based activities as required that respond to needs and interest of young people.

Yarra City Council is Dynamic Organisation. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

For further information, please see the Position Description attached or contact Chris Cogger, Team Leader Youth Services - Programs and Engagement chris.cogger@yarracity.vic.gov.au

702318 - Youth Services Officer - Position Description

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 5 July, 2026.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description.

A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory a Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.