Youth Development Officer

Youth Development Officer

Reference number: 10831

Closing date: 11pm, 24 October 2025

• Two 12-month full-time opportunities 
• Salary commencing at $41.81 per hour plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience)

The Opportunity:

Empower Young People. Shape the Future. Drive Real Change.

• Are you ready to lead bold, youth-driven initiatives that make a lasting difference?
• We’re on the lookout for a passionate, creative, and action-oriented Youth Development Officers to join the Young Communities team at Moonee Valley City Council.

This is your chance to be at the frontline of youth empowerment - co-creating inspiring programs, building confidence and leadership in young people, and helping them shape the community they live in. If you thrive in fast-paced, people-focused environments and want your work to matter, this is it.

The Role:

As a full-time Youth Development Officer, you’ll work directly with young people aged 12–25 to:

• Design and deliver youth-led programs, events and campaigns that reflect what young people really want and need.
• Create space for young voices to be heard in decisions that impact them both locally and beyond.
• Provide short-term one-on-one support, guidance and referrals to help young people navigate life’s challenges.
• Use creative marketing and social media to boost visibility of Valley Youth programs.
• Collaborate with passionate teams across Council to drive meaningful change and achieve the best outcomes for young people.

What You’Ll Bring:

We’re after someone who’s not just experienced, but genuinely passionate about youth work. You'll have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work or a related discipline — or equivalent experience in a youth-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of adolescent development, community engagement, and youth participation frameworks.
• Proven ability to plan, run and evaluate youth events and programs that are inclusive, impactful and fun.
• Confidence working with diverse young people, including those from CALD, LGBTIQA+, and diverse communities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills — with a flair for turning ideas into action.

Why Join Us?

At Moonee Valley, we believe young people are not just the future, they’re the now. Our Valley Youth team is all about inclusion, creativity, empowerment, and fun. When you work with us, you’ll:

• Be part of a vibrant, supportive team that values your ideas
• Work on projects that truly impact young lives
• Enjoy a flexible, progressive workplace that values your wellbeing
• Have the chance to push boundaries and innovate in local government youth work

If you’re ready to be more than just a youth worker… if you want to be a mentor, a connector, a changemaker, then we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help create a brighter, bolder future for Moonee Valley’s young people.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Nicole Neale, Team Leader Young Communities, Young Inclusive & Ageing Communities on (03) 9243 1258. 

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. 

Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.