Work For Us

Are you self-motivated with a passion for social justice? Believe that you do things because it is right, not necessarily easy? Then you might just be the person we are looking for.

Current vacancies

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We are always in awe at how many passionate and wildly talented changemakers want to work with us. If we don't have any vacancies or roles that you're interested in right now, sign up to our eNews or follow us on LinkedIn to be among the first to know when new roles drop!

At Youth Projects, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it.

However you identify or whatever your path here is, please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat. Come join us and help us build an organisation where we are all proud to be our true selves and belong.

Youth Projects is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

Why work for us?

Every day spent working with us, you will be making a difference. The stronger our frontline warriors, the bigger our impact in breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

As a way of saying thanks to our crew, Youth Projects provides a vast range of employment conditions and benefits (over and above industry and legislative standards) which you can read all about!

We are not currently taking any applications for Student Placements at Youth Projects.

If you have any questions or want to get in touch about career opportunities at Youth Projects, please email us!

Latest

Continuing our reconciliation journey with the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan

Youth Projects embraces this very important step in further closing the gaps that still exist for our first nations community, where reconciliation lives in the hearts, minds and actions of all our teams.
The Little Social // Victorian Pride Centre Launch

You are invited to the official opening of our newest social enterprise café – The Little Social – at the Victorian Pride Centre this December.
The Little Social launching at the Victorian Pride Centre this December

Youth Projects is excited to announce the opening of our newest social enterprise café at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda with an important focus on embracing the goals and aspirations of LGBTIQ+ communities.
Launching our 2022 Impact Report

Youth Projects is pleased to announce the release of our latest Impact Report! A snapshot of how we supported young people and people experiencing homelessness at Youth Projects in 2022 ☄️

Recruitment Partner - Disability Employment Services

Create tangible change at the front line of youth employment in Melbourne
NSP Outreach Worker

Create tangible change at the frontline of harm minimisation in Melbourne.
Youth Outreach Worker

Create tangible change at the frontline of youth disengagement in Melbourne
Harm Reduction & Outreach Manager

Create tangible change at the frontline of harm reduction and prevention right across Melbourne.
Barista/Cafe Allrounder

We're on lookout for creative baristas that can not only brew the finest coffee but will bring a unique style to our social enterprise café, The Little Social located at The Alfred.
Mental Health Nurse (After Hours Outreach Service)

Create tangible change at the front line of homelessness in Melbourne
Youth AOD Outreach Worker

Create tangible change at the frontline of youth AOD in Melbourne
Transition to work

Transition to Work helps early school leavers and unemployed young people to gain skills and transition into sustainable employment.
Disability Employment Services

Youth at-risk specialist Disability Employment Services for young people aged 16 to 25 years across the North Western and Northern regions of Melbourne.