Closing date: 11:59pm AEST Thursday 5 November 2026 Status: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Salary:
$112,422
- $ 129,285 + 12% superannuation Randwick City Council is an creative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Community Development team is seeking a Youth Development Officer. Purpose: The Youth Development Officer plays a key role in promoting the inclusion, wellbeing and development of young people in Randwick City. This role works closely with the community and stakeholders to implement initiatives that build the capacity and resilience of young people, while creating opportunities for them to participate in community life, connect with others, and develop their skills.
About the role
• Undertake a planned and coordinated approach to the development of sustainable community capacity building initiatives and partnerships that ultimately improve the community participation, wellbeing and development of young people
• Develop, implement, and promote youth-focused programs, activities and events aligned with Council’s strategic objectives, ensuring timelines and objectives are met and the voice of young people is reflected in program design
• Contribute to the development and execution of youth-related policies and strategies within local government, including the creation of strategic plans that address youth needs and ambition
• Collaborate with Council teams to improve outcomes for young people in Council policies, plans, strategies,
programs and broader community and cultural events About you:
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development, Health Promotion or related fields
• Relevant experience in community development and capacity building with young people
• Experience in project management, with demonstrated project planning, implementation and evaluation skills
• Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholder groups, especially including young people Further information: View the position description online or contact Andrew Addie, A/ Coordinator Community Development on 0473 214 635. Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with a result of no relevant adverse findings and a current Working with Childrens Check. Once you click 'Apply Now' you will be required to answer a series of screening questions. Please draft your responses on a Word document so you can copy and paste them into your application. Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. If you encounter any issues with your application, including upload, please try using an alternate browser or clearing your cache and cookies. If you continue to encounter errors, contact Employee Experience on 9093 6850 or
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📌 Youth Development Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Randwick City Council
📍 Sydney