Our quest:

Hello. We’re The Y WA.

We’re a global brand, but we’re also that local (Not-For-Profit), that believes in the power of inspired young people. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true, just ask our amazing young people who use our range of youth services across WA. They’ll probably tell you about ‘Y-Time’ outreach and ‘Drumbeat’ in Armadale (Perth, WA). It’s our funky series of youth programs co-designed with youth for our young people aged 11- to 18 years old.

Now that we’re in full swing with program activities we’re looking for Youth Engagement Officers who’s keen to hang with us and to join our new Friday night engagement program in Armadale! This role is all about connecting with young people at risk. If you have experience in justice, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, behaviour management, or sports, we’d love to hear from you! Check out your awesome perks below.

Your awesome perks

• $46.69 to $50.06 per hour + 11.5% Super
• Plus, Salary Packaging Benefits (claim up to $18,550 per yr)
• Enjoy student-friendly casual shifts
• Start out with 1 or 2 shifts per week to fit in with your current commitments
• 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 and young people

What you’ll be doing

This is an exciting opportunity to support our new Friday night sports diversionary program. You’ll work with and support young people who have engaged or are at risk of engaging in the justice system. You’ll assist Senior Youth Workers with program facilitation, engaging with young people, cooking meals, providing transportation to and from the program. Let’s not forget those fun admin tasks such as shift reports, data entry and maybe a bit of program planning. There are also other opportunities to support some of our other youth engagement programs across the metro region. At the end of shift, you’ll probably feel chuffed. You’ve just made another positive impact to our young people lives!

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have a Cert III (or greater or currently studying) in Youth Work, Education, Community Work, Social Work or other relevant discipline and equivalent experience
• Can demonstrate the ability to engage with young people and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Are available to work some afternoons during the week and some evenings– till 1am on a Friday.
• Hold a current C class driver’s license.
• 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 you’ve worked with & enjoy engaging with culturally diverse young people including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, we would welcome your application.

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

How to apply

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job descriptions click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Alaa Salim on 0473 153 855.

Closing date: Thursday 10th of April, 2025
We may start interviews before the closing date.

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

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/