Employment type: Casual

Hourly Salary: $39.67 per hour plus 25% casual loading, plus superannuation

Location: Hoppers Crossing based. This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

As a Youth Support Worker, you will draw on your understanding and experience of Youth Work philosophy coupled with your knowledge of issues impacting on young people and their families to facilitate and support the development of programs and services within the Wyndham community.

Our Youth Services team support young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families who have a connection to Wyndham. We want to keep young people engaged, inspired and feeling part of the community through a range of program, events and support. Youth Services are dedicated to ensuring young people are empowered in participating in the initiation, development and facilitation of programs, events and services and strive to look for staff who share that passion.

This role will support after school programs, holiday programs, special events, both internal council and community events including the Street Surfer bus youth engagement activities and is a great opportunity for someone who has gained experience in the youth sector.

You will be passionate about increasing youth involvement in programs and events with the ability to gain co-operation and assistance from young people, families, and members of the community.

What your day will look like

- Assist in the planning and delivery of youth programs, activities and community events that create positive opportunities for young people across Wyndham.
- Engage with young people to understand their needs, interests and experiences, encouraging their participation in programs and initiatives that support their development and wellbeing.
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of youth programs and projects, incorporating feedback from young people to help improve service delivery and outcomes.
- Connect young people and their families with relevant information, resources and support services to help them access the assistance they need.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with local youth services, schools, community organisations and other partners to support a coordinated approach to meeting the needs of young people.




- Provide customer service and administrative support to the Youth Services team, assisting with program coordination, community engagement and the delivery of responsive services.

Please note: Availability to work weekends and outside standard business hours is essential, including to support community events and youth activities as required.

What you will bring

- Post-secondary qualification in Youth Work, Community Development or Social Work below diploma or degree with some relevant work experience or knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the work at this Band.
- Experience engaging and working with young people within a community development and youth participation workplace
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with young people and a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience working with young people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse background is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to provide support in the delivery of youth programs and events
- A current driver’s licence is required
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a outstanding place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset.



We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Briar Mikus, Acting Team Leader Youth on 03 9394 6812.

If you are shortlisted you will be invited to attend a group interview, where you must be available to attend all day on Wednesday 2 December 2026.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities.

Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.

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