• Newly created opportunity
• Permanent, Full Time
• $ 99, 920 - $108, 913 + Super Band 6 (subject to experience) 
• Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks

Why Choose City of Casey

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 and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our contemporary Youth Services Team deliver impactful services for Casey’s growing youth population. Our vision is to create a community where young people feel a strong sense of belonging, build resilience, and thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite café - convenience in one place.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

This is no ordinary social researcher role – you will deepen the organisation’s understanding of young people’s experiences and needs, translate evidence into action, and support the development of initiatives that create meaningful impact. Beyond traditional research and evaluation, this role blends strategic influence, advocacy, systems thinking, creative problem‑solving and hands‑on collaboration with young people, the Youth Services team and sector partners.

This position is based at Bunjil place, with regular travel to Council facilities and community spaces.

What You’ll deliver

• Play a key role in transforming how a major municipality understands and responds to the needs of young people, using evidence, creativity, and genuine partnership.
• Lead youth centred system-level social research that supports service design, investment decisions, and long‑term strategic priorities.
• Design and support advocacy campaigns that elevate youth voices and influence internal and external decision‑makers.
• Work across disciplines - planning, community development, health promotion, policy, and youth engagement - to build a stronger, fairer youth system for the wider Casey community.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree or post graduate studies in Youth Services, health promotion, community development, social planning, evaluation or other relevant discipline, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery, strategy or policy development, preferably with working knowledge of Local, State, and Federal policy and legislative contexts.
• Sound understanding of the social and commercial determinants of youth services and the planning levers that support improved health outcomes.
• Proven experience building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and demonstrated success influencing stakeholders at both the strategic level and operational level.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify risks, challenges, opportunities, and solutions within a complex policy context.
• Experience developing innovative community-based projects or solutions to support enhanced social outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a variety of audiences
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume. No need to address selection criteria.

For enquiries, contact Vanessa Hammond at vahammond@casey.vic.gov.au or 9709 9295.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Tuesday 7 April.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is 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 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

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

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

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

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