Wollongong City Council

Youth Worker – Casual

At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.

Make a Difference in Young Lives!

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about empowering young people and creating inclusive, supportive communities? Wollongong City Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Casual Youth Workers to join our Community Development and Engagement team.

As a Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 12-24 across the Wollongong Local Government Area. You'll work side-by-side with youth to ensure they are heard, valued, and included. This role involves delivering targeted programs, providing support and advocacy, and fostering youth participation in decision-making.

We are looking for casual staff who are flexible with their working hours who can be called upon at short notice, including shift work (day, evenings and weekends) and may be located at any of the locations within Council's Youth Services, dependant on operational requirements.

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

Salary from $41.08 per hour plus superannuation and any applicable casual loading (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience, and qualifications)

How you'll make a difference

You'll take pride in creating and delivering engaging programs that resonate with young people, including supervising our dynamic Drop-In sessions at the Youth Centre. Be a trusted point of contact, providing information, support, and referrals to help young people navigate challenges and access the services they need.

You will step in with empathy and professionalism, assisting in finding solutions when complex issues or crisis situations arise.

You'll ensure our services are inclusive and accessible through proactive community development initiatives. Behind the scenes, you'll collect and evaluate data to continuously improve our programs, mentor students and project workers to build capacity, and ensure everything we do aligns with child protection and WHS legislation-because safety and wellbeing are at the heart of our work.

About you

You are deeply committed to supporting young people and creating inclusive, empowering environments. With qualifications in youth work, first aid certification and hands-on experience working directly with young people, you bring a strong foundation in building trust and fostering positive relationships.

You communicate effectively, solve problems with empathy and clarity, and thrive in collaborative team settings.

You bring a solid understanding of youth-related legislation and mandatory reporting requirements and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check or are willing to obtain.

Above all, you align closely with Council's values-Respect, Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability, and Courage-which guide your approach to every interaction and initiative.

Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!

• Career growth and recognition
  We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
  We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
• A vibrant social culture
  Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!

Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.

For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 1 June 2025

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.