• Empower young people across Casey through meaningful engagement, trusted relationships and opportunities that help them thrive.
• Band 5 $ 83, 871 per annum | 12-month limited tenure | flexible and hybrid work
• 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 multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace - located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast – inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

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.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• 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.
• 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

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Youth Work professional to step into the role of Senior Youth Services Development Officer on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities while taking a proactive role in shaping and delivering youth services across Casey. Leveraging your strong relationship-building and customer service skills, you will empower young people to thrive through meaningful programs and engagement initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, build resilience and foster a sense of belonging within our diverse community.

This role will be based in community facilities and other community spaces including councils Youth Information Centres

What You’ll deliver

• Build trusted relationships with young people through proactive engagement in community and youth service settings, including Youth Information Centres, connecting them to opportunities, support services and networks that help them achieve their goals.
• Design and deliver engaging youth programs, outreach initiatives and leadership opportunities that encourage participation, amplify young people's voices and strengthen community connection
• Work collaboratively with young people, families, schools and community organisations to deliver impactful programs, provide support pathways and champion positive outcomes for young people across Casey.
• Ensure compliance with Child Safe policy and procedures, including reporting and documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• A demonstrated passion for supporting and engaging young people, together with experience in:
  • Building authentic relationships with young people from diverse cultural, social and lived-experience backgrounds.
  • Designing and delivering engaging programs, events and initiatives that inspire youth participation and development
  • Conducting sound assessments, referrals and reporting across child safety requirements.

• Qualifications in Community Services, Youth Work, welfare or similar discipline.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence and ability to drive a vehicle/van.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Functional Assessment

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!

For enquiries, contact Chris McKenna at cmckenna@casey.vic.gov.au or 9792 7025

Applications close at 11:55pm on Monday 10 August 2026

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 2026 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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