Youth Programs Officer

An exciting opportunity exists to join the North West Victoria Region, School Performance Division as the Youth Programs Officer (YPO).

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Youth Pathways & Transitions Team, School Performance Division, North-Western Victoria Region, SRS. The Youth Pathways & Transitions Team supports a broad range of processes and improvement projects designed to ensure effective pathways and transitions for young learners and vulnerable children 0-18.

This VPS4 role is an ongoing Full Time position and can be based from any NWVR office.

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

The Youth Programs Officer role requires personal attributes such as collaboration, outcome-driven thinking, and problem solving. You will need to demonstrate proficient time management skills, be accountable, take initiative and develop strong stakeholder relationships.

Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter and also respond to the KSC in the attached position description.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Katrina Moody - Manager, Youth Pathways and Transitions via (03) 4433 7695 or [email protected].

The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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23 July 2025