Help deliver Youth programs at Smythesdale and various locations across Golden Plains Shire Casual role with opportunity to grow Hourly rate from $36.77 casual loading super Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive. To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a Youth Programs Officer who will be responsible for engaging, supporting and advocating for local young people aged 12-25 years across the Golden Plains Shire to live happy, healthy, active lives. This role will provide you the opportunity to: Provide casual support to the Community Wellbeing and Youth team in a range of situations including events, activities and programs and project support. Actively seek opportunities to improve the experience of young people and parents in events, activities and programs. Support the delivery of Youth Development programs and events in the North of the Shire, at the Youth Hub and other sites throughout the Shire, including leading the delivery of set activities. Support the Youth Development Officer to deliver services to meet the needs of the Golden Plains Shire community with an emphasis on the North of the Shire. Develop positive rapport with young people, parents, carers, team members and residents to gain trust quickly and establish strong positive working relationships. Create an environment that promotes inclusion and demonstrates positive role modelling to young people and the broader community. Empower and support young people to design and deliver and participate in events and projects. Our ideal candidate will have: Cert IV in Youth Development or equivalent with some experience in youth development or related fields or have lesser formal qualifications with significant work skills and relevant experience in youth development. Experience supporting events, programs and activities for young people and being a positive role model to young people. Ability to quickly establish and sustain positive rapport with young people/parents and community members to establish a positive working relationship. Demonstrated ability to understand and follow policies, procedures and instructions, with knowledge of relevant youth frameworks and legislation. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including ability to write clear and concise reports. We care We thrive We grow Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements. We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire. We offer: Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do An active Social Club Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Helena Wilson, Team Leader Youth Development on 03 5220 7. We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to any end date advertised. APPLY NOW Click on Apply to submit your application and following the prompts. Please address the key selection criteria (KSC) in your cover letter or use the KSC to guide your responses to the online questionnaire when submitting your application. For further tips and tricks to help you shine during the recruitment process, visit our website. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Culture team at gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you. Applications close on THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026 at 11.59PM We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace. We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
