• Enhance quality of life for young people
• Limited Tenure, Part Time, 17.5  hours per week
•  From $ 71,906 plus Super pro rata (Band 4)

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

Our Benefits:

• A supportive learning culture where you can grow your career and even your qualifications.
• Passionate and innovative team delivering impactful youth services
• Discounted memberships to gym/pool, onsite carpark and more.

 We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role:

As part of our Youth Services Team, you will provide information, support and referral services to young people, encouraging participation in a range of programs, and enhancing the quality of life for young people and their families.

The role is based across Youth Information centres at Narre Warren, Hampton Park, Cranbourne and our Casey 360 Bus. For more information on our centres: Find youth centres and services | City of Casey  

This is a part time, limited tenure role until 19 December 2025

What you’ll deliver

• Provide and promote information, support and referral service to young people, their families and networks.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with a range of service providers.
• Maintain a range of information options and resources.
• Provide an efficient and effective support process with the aim of referring young people appropriately.
• Develop strategies to encourage participation of young people from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and young people with disabilities in services and programs

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in youth work, psychology, welfare or sociology, or experience in a relevant area
• Proven experience working with and engaging young people.
• Understanding of contemporary youth issues
• Knowledge of the range of services available for young people including accommodation, counselling, family support, legal, employment, drug and alcohol.
• Experience planning and developing programs, activities and services for young people.
• Sound assessment and referral skills, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
• Victorian Driver’s License
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History, Working with Children, Eligibility to Work, Functional Assessment (Medical/physio)
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Eligibility to apply

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements

To find out more about the role, please contact Chris McKenna, Team Leader Youth Information, on 9792 7025 and  cmckenna@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Friday 27 June.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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