Youth Services Assistant (Multiple Casual Roles)
Location: Tamworth, NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in the community.
- Join a fun and dynamic team serving the community
- Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Tamworth Regional Council is committed to empowering young people, providing them with opportunities for growth, development, and active participation in their community. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where youth can thrive and make positive contributions.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Service Assistant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering engaging programs for youth through work at the Tamworth Regional Youth Centre and the outlying community outreach centres. Council has a number of great initiatives that the right candidate would assist to deliver such as the Youth Council as well as supporting the implementation of our newly adopted Youth Strategy.
The Youth Services Assistant is responsible for:
- Developing, delivering and supervising a range of youth programs in the Tamworth Regional Youth Centre and assist with youth outreach programs in the council area.
- Supporting young people to engage in youth programs delivered by relevant agencies and organisations.
- Supporting the Coordinator in the day to day operations of The Youthie
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED
- Certificate IV in Community Services (Youth Work and/or Community Services Work) or relevant expereince
- First Aid Certificate
- Drivers Licence
- NSW Working With Children Check Clearance (WWCC)
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for demonstrated capability, typically 1 to 5 years’ experience working effectively with others including young people, families, organisations, volunteers, community groups and government agencies.
You will be responsible for delivering a service to customers including youth programs and community information. Creating and implementing targeted youth programs that meet the educational needs of young people.
If you are passionate about empowering youth, driving positive change, and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join us in creating a brighter future for the youth of Tamworth!
For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Haley Fenn, Team Leader, Youth Development on 0448 269 633.
Salary Range: Grade 9 - $44.40 - $48.05 per hour plus superannuation. Pay rate may be negotiated based on skills and experience.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Applications Close: 11:59pm on Wednesday, 4 February 2026
This position is ‘Child-Related Employment’ and it is an offence for a prohibited person to apply. All applicants are required to possess a Working with Children Clearance.
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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?
For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle
For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community
For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career
For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging
Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!
Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.
The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.
Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.
ABOUT OUR REGION
The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.
Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.
As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Tamworth Regional Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. Applicants should be aware that where relevant, Council may carry out working with children, police records and referee checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.
To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and our screening processes, click the link below.
https://shorturl.at/npAF6
This position has been identified as ‘child related employment’ under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. Relevant Working With Children Checks and criminal record checks will be conducted to ensure the suitability of recommended applicants. It is an offence under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 for a prohibited person to be employed in this position. A prohibited person is someone who has been convicted of a serious sex offence. Incumbents to this position will be required to make a disclosure as to whether they are or are not a prohibited person.
