Youth Development Officer
- Coordinate the Live4Life youth mental health promotion and suicide prevention program across the Southern Grampians region.
- Support youth leadership and participation, deliver mental health first aid programs, and organise youth wellbeing events and campaigns.
- Build community partnerships and manage program evaluation, reporting, budgets, grant acquittals and continuous improvement.
Youth Development Officer
Primary & Preventative Health | Western District Health Service
- Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity until 31 December 2027 (extension possible)
- 40 hours per week with a Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Hamilton, Victoria
- $33.38 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
- Join a values-driven organisation making a meaningful difference in youth mental health and wellbeing across the Southern Grampians region
Help shape the future of youth mental health in our community
Western District Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Youth Development Officer to join our Primary & Preventative Health team.
This rewarding role is responsible for coordinating youth wellbeing, leadership and community engagement initiatives across the Southern Grampians region, with a strong focus on the delivery and ongoing success of the Live4Life program, a community-based youth mental health promotion and suicide prevention initiative.
Working closely with young people, schools, community organisations, local government and health services, you will play a key role in developing programs, building partnerships and creating opportunities that support positive mental health outcomes for young people.
If you are passionate about youth development, community engagement and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Live4Life Program Coordination
Coordinate the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Live4Life model across the Southern Grampians region, ensuring program outcomes, partnerships and funding requirements are achieved.
Youth Leadership & Participation
Recruit, support and mentor members of the Southern Grampians Live4Life Crew, empowering young people to become mental health ambassadors within their schools and wider community.
Mental Health First Aid Program Delivery
Coordinate the delivery of Teen Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid programs across schools and community settings, including instructor engagement, scheduling and participant coordination.
Community Engagement & Event Coordination
Lead the planning and delivery of youth wellbeing events, awareness campaigns, leadership activities and key community initiatives including Live4Life Launch and Celebration events and the Southern Grampians Youth Achievement Awards.
Partnership Development
Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, youth services, community organisations, local government, health providers and other stakeholders to strengthen outcomes for young people.
Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Coordinate reporting, evaluation, budget monitoring, grant acquittals and continuous improvement activities that support program sustainability and community impact.
What You Bring
- A tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Development or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience working with young people and building positive relationships with youth and community stakeholders
- Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience coordinating programs, projects or community initiatives
- Ability to work collaboratively across schools, community organisations and government agencies
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- A commitment to child safety, inclusion and positive youth development
Why Join Western District Health Service?
About Us
At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare and community services across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.
We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
Make a Lasting Difference
This is an opportunity to work alongside young people and community partners to deliver programs that genuinely improve wellbeing, reduce stigma and strengthen mental health outcomes across our region.
Discover Life in Hamilton
Hamilton offers an outstanding regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, strong community connections and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's stunning southwest coastline.
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What We Offer
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave entitlements
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to lead meaningful youth mental health initiatives
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work with lasting community impact
- Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community
Interested?
For more information, view the Position Description: Link
For a confidential discussion, contact Emma Humphries on ************ or ***********************
How to Apply
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Applications must include:
- A current resume
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Applications close: 3rd of December 2026
Applications will be reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged.
Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team on **************** — we're here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.
Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.
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