Senior Youth Services Officer

Senior Youth Services Officer

Reference Number: S100-26-781

Closing Date: 09/09/2026

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Are you passionate about shaping the future for young people in our community?

Join Council as our Senior Youth Services Officer and lead the development and delivery of engaging programs, events and initiatives that inspire, support and empower young people across the Goulburn Mulwaree region.

From youth skills development and mentoring programs to community events, grant-funded projects and facilitation of the Goulburn Mulwaree Youth Council, this rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while guiding youth engagement activities and supporting a vibrant, connected community.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• A weekly salary between $1,403.58 - $1,579.71 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
• Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 35-hour working week, including some after hours and weekend work if/when required
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hours agreement
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 1-week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations, health checks and staff fitness initiatives
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions

The contact officer for this position is Megan Short, Community Services Supervisor on (02) 4823 4856.

Applications close Wednesday, 9th September 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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