Project Officer - Child and Youth Engagement
- Design and pilot methods for engaging children and young people in service delivery.
- Implement concurrent evaluation of the pilot and document processes and learnings.
- Collaborate with the Manager Research and work independently on project management.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced Project Officer at our Camberwell centre to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV).
About us
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services, and we now support more than 20,000 clients every year. We have over 400 dedicated employees working from 21 centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
About the role
Reporting to Manager Research, your responsibilities include designing and piloting a method for engaging children and young people in the design, delivery and evaluation of RAV services. This involves implementing concurrent evaluation of the pilot and documenting processes and learnings to support evidence-based, outcomes-focused service delivery.
This role is located at Camberwell and is part-time (0.6 EFT) temporary until April 2028 working three (3) days per week. The base salary range is $106,291-$115,538 (pro-rata) per annum.
About you
- Relevant degree in social work, counselling, family therapy, psychology or a related discipline, with experience working with children and young people.
- Strong commitment to children and young people’s rights and participation, with experience developing programs and managing projects.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience in evaluation, impact assessment or evidence-based planning, with strong report writing and computer skills.
We provide
- Attractive salary including salary packaging and generous leave benefits
- Professional development and Career progression opportunities.
- Best practice clinical supervision.
- The opportunity to work within a values-driven organisation, see our Employee Value Proposition
Candidates can view the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers, contact Gen Heard, Manager Research by phoning (03) 8573 2216 for specific queries. Applications close 22 September 2026.
Please submit your CV/resume and cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience. Please note, we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
Please have all documents ready before starting, as applications can’t be saved mid-way.
RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.
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