Youth Engagement Officer Armadale

Perth - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Youth Services Perth

Closing date: 19/03/2026

Our Quest:

Hello. Were The Y WA.

Were a global brand but were also that local(Not-For-Profit) that believes in the power of inspired youngpeople. Its a bold statement but its true just askour amazing young people who use our range of youth services acrossWA. Theyll probably tell you about our Armadale YouthServices which includes our Slam and Jam program. Slam and Jam is aFriday night diversionary program that engagesyoung people in basketball and other mixed sports.

As a Youth Engagement Officer your role will go beyondbasketball focusing on connecting with young people atrisk promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe welcomingspace for our young people. If youre passionate about usingsport as a tool for connection and positive change wed loveto hear from you!

Awesome perks

Youll be earning $48.31 per hour 12% Super
Plus Salary Packaging Benefits (claim up to $18550 per yr)
Receive penalties for after hours work
Casual shifts
Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

What youll be doing

Slam & Jam is a vibrant basketball-based program designedfor young people at risk of engaging in the just system aged10-18. You will primarily be involved in the delivery of the Slamand Jam program which involves engaging young people throughbasketball games and other sporting activities. You will beinstrumental in creating a safe place where young people canconnect and be included. Your role will involve transporting youngpeople cooking meals providing social-emotional support andmanaging complex behaviours. You will also be required to alsoundertake admin tasks such as shift notes incident reports anddata entry.

There is the opportunity to pick up casual shifts at ourGigSpace in Leederville and our Belmont Youth Centre.

Youll be great in this role ifyou

Have a qualification of Youth Work Education Community Work Social Work or or other relevant discipline
Can demonstrate the ability to engage with young people and work collaboratively as part of a team
Are aware of and can adhere to the Youth Work Code of Ethics.
Have skills in managing complex behaviours and conflict resolution.
Current
Can obtain National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
Can obtain a HLTAID011 First Aid certificate
Can obtain a Food Handling/Safety Certificate (Desirable)

If youve worked with & enjoy engaging withculturally diverse young people including Aboriginal & TorresStrait Islanders we would welcome your application.

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA we thrive on feedback and deeply value ourpeoples insights that drive positive change. With 9% growthinemployeeengagement over the past 12 months ourlatest survey shows that our peoplelove our opencommunication recognition and the genuine care we provide fortheir wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impactour goals and make a real difference in the lives of children andyoung people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lastingimpact.

How to apply

Click on the Apply button below to submit yourapplication. Please submit a cover letter (specifying whichposition is of interest) and CV with your application. For the fulljob descriptions click on the PDF file on the attachment linkbelow. Should you require any further information please call AlaaSalim onor email on

Closing date: Thursday 19th of March 2026
We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y we are committed to empowering all Children and YoungPeople to feel safe and be safe at the Y in their families and intheir communities. As such we ensure that all of our candidatesare appropriately screened (including police checks) to make surethat the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes click here to viewour Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes orapproaches from recruitment agencies or thirdparties.

Attachments:
- Youth Engagement

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Youth Services PerthClosing date: 19/03/2026Our Quest:Hello. Were The Y WA.Were a global brand but were also that local(Not-For-Profit) that believes in the power of inspired youngpeople. Its a bold statement but its true just askour amazing young people who use our range of youth services across...