Why work anywhere else!

Located on Melbourne’s eastern fringe, Yarra Ranges is a geographically varied and demographically diverse council.

Trust, Empowerment, and Innovation underpin everything we do. With our commitment to continuous improvement, ongoing learning and development, every project you work on will enhance your skills and capabilities.

Why our team needs you

Our Community Support department are looking for a Youth Worker to join the Youth Development team providing support to our youth projects and programs, and embedding principles of youth voice, inclusion and access.

This role will provide support to our youth projects and programs such as FReeZA and the Youth Advisory Group. After hours work is required as well as an ability to adapt to change and think on your feet.

The Youth Worker will develop partnerships with other organisations and be a support role to other facilitators and program leads. This role will be working directly with young people with a focus on young people aged 12-25 years and also with the middle years cohort aged 8-14 years.

What you’ll bring to our team

• Qualifications in Youth Work or Social Work or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in working with the youth sector and youth engagement.
• Skills in working with people from a range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• A dedication to asset-based community development.

Why you’ll want to join us

By joining our team, you will evolve within a dynamic and welcoming organisation that makes serving the community our primary mission. Because diversity is our strength, we encourage all members of the community to apply as we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Salary from $36.90 per hour (Band 5), plus superannuation
• Temporary Full Time role until December 2023 with flexible and hybrid working options available
• A healthy inclusive work environment with options for flexible working hours
• Fortnightly RDO available
• Opportunities for training and career development in a progressive organisation
• Activity Based Working environment
• Close to public transport

Yarra Ranges Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to apply. We encourage conversations for all positions about flexibility that works for you, be it full-time / part-time / job-share, and we are committed to a culturally safe workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion and to the protection of children against child abuse in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

Why wait, apply now

To ensure your online application is complete, please attach your Cover Letter and CV and your response to the below 3 selection criteria (otherwise referred to as Competencies, which form the basis of the behaviours required to be successful in this role), these are also outlined in the position description attached.

Gaining Commitment

Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behaviour to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.

Initiating Action

Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

Click to view the position description or for further information about our recruitment process visit our Careers at Yarra Ranges page.

Contact for enquiries: Mona Ray-Greig, Coordinator Youth Development, 9294 616

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Yarra Ranges Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2021 and our Corporate Code of Conduct. Applicants will require the following:

• Police Check - renewal required every 5 years
• To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions and the OH&S Act, Yarra Ranges Shire Council will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage.
• Working with Children Check
• Medical Check
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence

Yarra Ranges Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, Neurodiverse people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to apply. We encourage conversations for all positions about flexibility that works for you, be it full-time / part-time / job-share, and we are committed to a culturally safe workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion and to the protection of children against child abuse in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards