Nillumbik Shire Council – Greensborough VIC

- Casual hourly rate of between $48.28 and $51.22 plus 12% super
- Located at the Nillumbik Youth Hub Diamond Creek

About the role

As a Casual Youth Program Officer, you will support the delivery of engaging programs, activities and events for young people aged 12-25 at the Nillumbik Youth Hub in Diamond Creek. Guided by the Team Leader Youth Development, you will assist with program setup, participant support, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages young people to connect, learn and thrive.

A typical day might include

- Provide casual support to deliver Nillumbik Youth Development programs, activities and events
- Engage young people in youth development activities, programs and events and foster a secure and inclusive environment
- Provide direct support to young people through the provision of information and referral as required throughout the program
- Contribute to reports and documentation, as requested, including evaluation of programs and proposals while maintaining accurate records and statistical information as required
- Provide casual support for programs, activities and events for the broader Community and Governance Directorate or broader organisation as required.

What you will bring to the role

- Availability to work program hours - 3:00pm to 6:00pm across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as rostered
- A minimum diploma or certificated level qualification in a relevant field e.g. youth work, community services, social work is desirable, or currently studying to obtain such a qualification
- A valid and current Victorian Working with Children Check
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with young people.
- Experience managing group dynamics in youth programs or activities and addressing challenging behaviours to support positive and productive environments for young people

Why should you join us





Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

- Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
- Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
- Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
- Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Nicola Clutton, Team Leader Youth Development on 0394 333 ***.

Please note

- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
- Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
- Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.

Please note, each application is individually assessed by a real person.

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📌 Youth Program Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Nillumbik Shire Council
📍 Melbourne