Part Time Fixed Term Position - 12 months
30.4 hours a week as per roster
Band 6 - Salary Range $97,926 to $106,637 per annum pro rata + 12% Super
Be part of something new
This is a brand-new role at Melton City Council that has been created to support our growing community and evolving strategic priorities.
This is a great opportunity toshape the future of the role, bring fresh ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Why join Melton City Council?
Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse communities.
We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.
As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence.
We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality.
Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.
Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth.
We offer:
Professional and personal development opportunities
Generous leave entitlements and versatile work arrangements
A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities
Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.
The Opportunity
Melton City Council is seeking an experienced and passionate youth professional to lead the delivery of the Uturn 193 Project, a targeted crime prevention and early intervention initiative supporting young people aged ***** years.
In this role, you will coordinate and deliver programs and interventions that respond to identified risks, emerging community needs and barriers to positive participation.
You will work alongside young people, families, schools, Victoria Police, government agencies, education and training providers,



employment services and community organisations to strengthen engagement in education, training, employment and community life.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to young people and the broader Melton community through innovative, collaborative and evidence-informed youth work.
The role will report to the relevant Council manager and work collaboratively across Council and with a broad range of external stakeholders, including young people and their families, community organisations, schools, government agencies and Victoria Police.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Uturn 193 project, ensuring programs, interventions and activities align with Council priorities, identified community needs, project objectives and relevant funding and legislative requirements.
Develop, implement and evaluate targeted early intervention and crime prevention initiatives for young people aged *****, responding to identified risk factors and emerging trends to reduce offending and strengthen positive community participation.
Provide generalist youth work support to young people and partner organisations, using appropriate approaches to address vulnerability and disadvantage.
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to implement proactive, long-term strategies that support coordinated responses, early intervention and positive, sustainable outcomes for young people.
To view the Position Description, click here.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following:




Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare, Community Service or related discipline with some relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience.
Demonstrated experience in partnership and project coordination including working with government and community organisations, managing grant requirements, coordinating consortium arrangements and supporting procurement processes.
experience in providing strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive case management.
Current valid unrestricted Victorian Driver's Licence.
Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.
Culture and Values
Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there's a place here for you too.
Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community.
Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we'd love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.
We Are Vibrant MELTON.
Our Values Are
Motivate
Empower
Lead
Trust
Open
Nurture
Benefits
There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:
Staff Benefits | Melton City Council
5 weeks annual leave*
Genuine Flexible work options
Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
Additional $500 per annum pro rata superannuation for female employees over the age of 45
Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*
Wellbeing initiatives
These benefits are pro rata and for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months
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📌 Youth Early Intervention Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Melton City Council
📍 Melbourne