Youth Project Worker (Youth at Risk)
Job No:
Cultura80
Location:
Greater Geelong
Position summary
The Youth Project Worker (Youth at Risk) will have responsibility for the delivery of the Cultura Wraparound program. The initiative involves working with young people from multicultural communities who are involved with the youth justice system or who are at risk of offending. Essential components of the role include implementing a service delivery approach which promotes youth and family decision-making and adopts a strength-based approach to addressing young people’s needs. Close collaboration with a range of service providers within the community is required to ensure a collective approach is taken to proactively addressing the needs of young people involved in the program. The Youth Project worker may also contribute to other Cultura youth initiatives including sports programs, youth camps, school holiday activities and events, and other Cultura youth initiatives.
This position will be contracted on a permanent part time basis, working 15 hours per week.
Duties
- Promote the Wraparound program within the local community
- Enhance and implement service delivery practice processes
- Lead and manage respectful, positive and strategic stakeholder relationships to deliver program outcomes
- Support and mentor program participants
- Participate on and contribute to care team meetings
- Ensure a clear action plan is in place for each young person and that this is reviewed regularly
- Prepare quarterly reports for the program funder
- Maintain data collection systems and processes
- Maintain accurate case notes of client engagement and record of referrals
- Monitoring and evaluation of program participants
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary Qualifications in Youth Work or related discipline
- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups
- Ability to support and mentor young people in a manner which enhances the capabilities
How to Apply
Answer the application questions and submit your resume after reviewing the position description.
Applications close for this position on Friday 5 December 2025 at 5:00pm.
If you have any questions about the position, you may contact Corrie Inei, Manager – Skills Pathways, Employment Support and Youth Initiatives at corrie.inei@cultura.org.au
Employment may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a Police Criminal Record Check, Working With Children Check and Pre-Employment Health Declaration. Cultura will pay for the costs associated with these checks, after you have commenced working.
We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.
