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A training and leadership program for young people aged 15 to 24 to co-design and deliver our Youth Week in the City events.
Applications now open
Applications close 5pm Monday 4 August
We have an exciting opportunity for young people aged 15 to 24 to develop transferrable professional skills, build confidence and make a real impact in the City of Sydney local area through program design.
If you live, work or study or play in the local area, we invite you to join our youth opportunities program.
Our youth opportunities one year program empowers young people to have a voice, act on matters that concern them and actively contribute to shaping significant City of Sydney events.
As a participant, you’ll be involved in workshops, mentoring sessions, creative planning activities and producing community events. Working closely with City of Sydney employees, you’ll design inclusive, engaging and impactful events that celebrate the diversity and abilities of young people in our communities. You'll be guided through the full event design process – including team building, ideation, budgeting, stakeholder engagement and measuring impact.
This isn’t just about event planning – you’ll gain practical experience in event management, marketing, communications and community engagement, all while developing your leadership capacity. These skills are highly valuable in various professional and personal pursuits, including future employment, volunteering and academic endeavours.
Joining the youth opportunities program offers you the chance to connect and collaborate with other passionate and like-minded young people. Build lasting relationships, exchange ideas and learn from one another’s experiences. This network of peers will provide support, inspiration and opportunities for future collaborations.
The youth opportunities program is open to young people aged from 15 to 24 who live, work or study in the City of Sydney local area.
We’re looking to create a diverse group that represents a range of ages, gender identities, abilities, cultural backgrounds, life circumstances, and locations in our local area.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to actively contribute to City of Sydney events, we invite you to express your interest in becoming a program participant.
Applications close 5pm Monday 4 August 2025.