Youth Early Intervention Officer

About the role

Melton City Council is creating a brand-new part-time fixed-term position (12 months, 30.4 hours a week) to lead the Uturn 193 Project, a crime prevention and early intervention initiative for young people aged 10 to 25. The officer coordinates programs and interventions that respond to identified risks and community needs, working with young people, families, schools, Victoria Police, government agencies, education providers, employment services and community organisations. The role reports to the relevant Council manager.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Uturn 193 project, keeping programs aligned with Council priorities, community needs, project objectives and funding and legislative requirements.
• Develop, implement and evaluate early intervention and crime prevention initiatives for young people aged 10-25, reducing offending and strengthening positive participation.
• Provide generalist youth work support to young people and partner organisations, addressing vulnerability and disadvantage.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders to support coordinated, long-term responses and sustainable outcomes.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare, Community Service or a related discipline, with some relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership and project coordination, including working with government and community organisations, managing grant requirements, coordinating consortium arrangements and supporting procurement.
• Experience in strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive case management.
• Valid unrestricted Victorian driver's licence and ability to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.
• Legally entitled to work in Australia; pre-employment checks such as a criminal history record check apply.

What we offer

• Salary of $97,926 to $106,637 per annum pro rata plus 12% superannuation (Band 6).
• 5 weeks annual leave, genuine flexible work options and career development programs.
• Additional $500 per annum pro rata super for female employees over 45, access to the GMHBA health plan, 16 weeks paid parental leave and 3 weeks paid secondary carer leave.

Applications close 4 November 2026 and must include a resume and short statements addressing the selection criteria.