Youth and Children’s Programs Officer
- Build your experience while working flexibly around your lifestyle and commitments
- Support fun, safe and inclusive programs for children, young people and families
- $49.74 per hour (inclusive of a 25% casual loading) plus Super
Looking for casual work where you can make a real difference? Join our Youth and Children’s Programs team and help deliver fun, safe and inclusive activities for children, young people and families across Boroondara.
You’ll work in places like Kew Traffic School, the Boroondara Youth Hub and local community spaces, supporting programs that help young people learn, connect and get involved.
Shifts are available across a range of programs, events and community activities throughout the year, with opportunities during weekdays, evenings, school holidays and occasional weekends.
About the role
In this role, you’ll help plan and run educational, recreational and community activities that are engaging, accessible and child safe.
You’ll work with Council teams, schools, community groups, families and local services to create positive experiences and connect people with programs and support.
About you
You’re friendly, reliable and interested in working with children and young people. You may have experience through study, work, volunteering, teaching, sport, camps, childcare, youth programs or community activities.
You communicate well, stay organised and enjoy working in a team. You’re committed to inclusion, child safety and respectful behaviour, and can work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and school holidays when needed.
Key responsibilities
Help set up, deliver and pack down activities, programs and events for children, young people and families.
Welcome participants and support children, young people and families to engage in programs, activities and opportunities. Build positive relationships with young people, families, schools, community organisations and Council staff.
Follow Council procedures and support a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.
Why join us
At Boroondara, you’ll join a supportive team, gain hands-on experience and contribute to programs that matter to local children, young people and families.
Benefits
You’ll be part of an inclusive workplace with flexible work options, wellbeing support, learning opportunities and a team that values your ideas.
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
Employment Requirements
- Experience, study or a demonstrated interest in working with children, young people, families or community programs.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and school holiday periods when required.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
How to apply
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, online . Applications close on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm.
All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Ben Breslin (Youth Development Lead) during business hours on (03) 9278 7822 for a confidential discussion.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or [email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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