Youth Program & Development Officer

City of Port Phillip

Synopsis

Band 6 – Salary Range $99,638 - $108,597 plus 12% Super
Part Time (0.8 EFT), Permanent Role
Located at Bubup Nairm Family Services & other locations throughout the municipality - flexible working arrangements possible.

About The Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About The Role

Make a real difference in the lives of young people in your community.

In this role, you will design and deliver engaging programs that support young people to connect, build skills and improve their wellbeing. You will have the chance to be creative, try new ideas and shape programs based on what young people want and need.

You will build strong relationships with local schools, community organisations and services, helping to create more opportunities for young people across Port Phillip. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You might be running a program, meeting with partners, or working with young people to bring a new idea to life.

Working closely with the Team Leader Youth Services, you will be part of a supportive and passionate team that values collaboration, fresh thinking and continuous improvement. You will also use feedback and data to strengthen programs and make sure they stay relevant and impactful.

Duties

Lead best practice youth and community engagement on behalf of Council
Apply safe, family and youth-friendly approaches to understand community needs, trends and engagement opportunities
Design and deliver programs based on local community needs
Monitor and evaluate programs to improve services and respond to emerging trends
Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve best outcomes

Skills And Experience

Demonstrate specialist knowledge of youth work, including engagement, program design, facilitation and data-informed practice
Able to utilise YACVic Code of Ethical Practice and other key relevant sector frameworks to guide work and ensure best-practice approach
Show strong insight into youth wellbeing issues and able to apply strengths-based, evidence-informed approaches
Can use program evaluation and data analysis to improve service quality and outcomes
Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Office suite, social media and new systems
Provide specialist advice and able to build partnerships that strengthen collaboration, reach and impact

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

How To Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Daniel Fry Team Leader Youth Services, 0421 989 869, ***email_hidden***

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 5 July 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: [email protected]