• Permanent Part Time position 22.8 hours per week
• Band 5 opportunity from $81,501 (pro rata), plus superannuation
• Located in Glen Waverley
• Applications close 7 December 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Monash Children, Youth and Family Services Department are passionate that children young people, families and the broader community will have the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive and build a strong future.

About the Position

The position is responsible for the planning, delivering and evaluation of community capacity building projects and program targeted outcomes for children and young people in the middle years, ages 8 – 14, and their families.

This key developmental stage is marked by the emergence of physical change and function, adolescent thinking, emotional awareness, identity formation and growing independence.  It is also a time of transition into high school and towards peer influence.

Skills and Experience

• Experience and knowledge of supporting children, young people and their families, in particular children and young people who fall within the middle years cohort (8 – 14 years)
• Experience in approaches to supporting children, young people and their families with diverse needs
• Experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating capacity building initiatives, group programs and projects for children, young people and families
• Ability to effectively communicate with a range of mental health, community and education professionals

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social work, psychology, teaching, community development or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in the middle years or youth service sector, including engagement with children and their families, and planning and delivery of community development/community capacity building initiatives
• Experience in, or knowledge of, strength based and client-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with diverse needs
• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. Only applications that address each key selection criteria within the position description will be considered. 

Applications close 7 December 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Sammy King on 0412 589 238 or at samantha.king@monash.vic.gov.au

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email talent@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.