About the role
In this role, you will work collaboratively with your team and a variety of stakeholders to deliver a range of evidence based and youth informed programs that empower young people and respond to community needs. You’ll champion youth voice by creating meaningful opportunities for participation and leadership, ensuring young people help shape the policies, services and decisions that impact them.  Working in partnership with families, schools, service providers, and community organisations, you will drive initiatives that promote inclusion, enhance health and wellbeing, and create positive outcomes for young people.

Work type: Permanent Full Time (commencing from 1 July 2026)
Classification: Band 6 $95,760 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based youth programs and initiatives that build leadership, promote health and wellbeing, and respond to the diverse needs of young people across school and community settings.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with young people, families, schools, community organisations and internal stakeholders, providing expert advice, facilitating collaboration and embedding best practice and innovation.
• Undertake research and analysis to produce high quality reports, briefings and presentations and prepare grant applications to secure funding to support priority projects and services.
• Plan and manage projects, budget and work programs, contribute to a positive and high-performing team culture, and support continuous improvement to achieve unit and organisational objectives.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have experience delivering programs and initiatives that focus on the needs of young people and the broader community. You will have demonstrated skills in co‑design and a strong understanding of community development principles to plan, deliver and evaluate youth development programs that align with the needs and priorities of young people.

• Experience in the development and implementation of community development and/or youth programs.
• Sound knowledge of youth participation and engagement frameworks and a strong understanding of research principles and methodologies.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships with people from all backgrounds, supported by an understanding of culturally sensitive and informed practice with youth communities.
• Relevant qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Youth Work, Social Sciences or related field and/or significant relevant professional experience in a comparable organisation.
• Valid Working with Children Check and Victorian Drivers Licence

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

Child Safety Responsibilities 
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion 
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City
From parks to offices, Early Childhood Education and Care Centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Zoe Eastick, Team Leader Youth Community Development | 0438 961 399 | Zoe.Eastick@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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