Youth Support Worker – Pathways

Permanent Part-Time - 8 hours per fortnight (flexible job share arrangement)

Band 5 - Starting from $78,448.84 (pro rata) + Super

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Yarra City Council is a dynamic and flexible organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and diversity. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve services to the community.

Our benefits include opportunities for learning and development, a focus on wellbeing including a world-class EAP offering and generous leave entitlements together with the support of a collaborative and progressive team.

Yarra Youth Services has an opportunity for a person with relevant youth work experience and qualifications to join the Youth Support & Pathways team, based in Fitzroy. This is a job-share role, and we are seeking a person with experience working with young people in 1:1 and group settings, with strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The key responsibilities include:

• Undertake intake and assessment of young people for the Work and Development Program (WDP) scheme. The WDP is part of Fines Victoria and provides a non-financial avenue for young people to reduce their fines. Yarra Youth Services are a sponsor for the WDP. This permits eligible young people to work off their fines by attending approved programs and supports at Yarra Youth Services.
• Accurate data entry into the WDP portal and Youth Services database.
• Liase and provide support to the Youth and Middle Years Unit to ensure build capacity and respond to queries.
• Make appropriate referrals for young people to other internal and external supports, such as the Youth Support case management program, financial counselling and housing.

For further information, please see the Position Description or contact Annabel Darbyshire -

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0428 735 293

702316- Youth Support Worker-Pathways- Position Description- August 2025.pdf

Applications close on Wednesday 3 September, 11:59pm

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.