Wollongong City Council

Youth Development Worker

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER

This is a permanent part-time role working 20 hours per week across Monday to Friday including shift work during the evening and potential weekend work. ​

Salary from : $54.57 up to $64.17 per hour plus superannuation. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)​

Under Part 2, Section 6 of the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012, this position has been designated as requiring a paid NSW Working With Children Check.

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

We are looking for an experienced Youth Development Worker to join the team at Wollongong Youth Services. As part of a passionate and professional team, you will utilise your skills in community development to provide positive outcomes for young people.​

Find out more about what we do here - Young People | City of Wollongong

What you will be doing:​

• ​Develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate programs aimed at supporting young people.​
• Engage with young people to understand their needs and provide appropriate support and resources.​
• Collaborate with community organizations and stakeholders to create opportunities for youth development.​
• Facilitate workshops, activities, and events that promote personal growth, skill development, and community engagement.​
• Maintain accurate records and reports on program outcomes and participant progress.​
• Provide direct support through referrals, advocacy, and access to important information.​
• Connect young people with appropriate services related to mental health, education, employment, or social support.​
• Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld.​
• Promote respect, inclusion, and healthy relationships within youth spaces.​
• Foster a safe and supportive environment to help young people build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.​
• You will get to enjoy quarterly branch days, team-building days and development opportunities.​

About You:​

• The successful applicant will have a passion for youth-focused community development and direct service provision. You will be skilled at connecting young people with services, support, and opportunities. You will use your well-developed skills to support young people living in the Wollongong Local Government Area to have a voice, to be heard, seen, valued, and to belong. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, as part of a team and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Interested?

Click on 'Apply' to complete your online application.

You will be prompted through the application to answer the essential requirements as outlined on Page 3

Get in touch for more information. Contact Katie Kapp, Coordinator Youth Services on (02) 4227 7120 for questions related to the job​

​Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 3 March 2025

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.