• Full time / Permanent opportunity
• Salary from $90,298 to $97,598per annum, plus superannuation
• Exciting opportunity to join an innovative and fast growing local council

About the Role
As a Youth Program and Engagement Officer, you’ll play a key role in crafting, launching, and evaluating exciting programs and initiatives that provide young people with dynamic, accessible learning and development opportunities. In this position, you’ll be at the forefront of bringing to life vibrant programs at the brand-new Dordaak Kepup Library and Youth Innovation Hub – a space dedicated to inspiring creativity, innovation, and growth. Get ready to shape the future by creating impactful experiences for the next generation!

What will you be doing?
• Creating & Leading: Develop and deliver youth programs that are exciting, engaging, and impactful. From workshops to activities, your creativity will know no bounds!
• Building Connections: Forge strong relationships with young people and encourage their active participation. You’ll be their go-to person for guidance, support, and FUN!
• Engagement & Collaboration: Use your skills to create positive relationships with stakeholders and service providers to attract them to deliver or participate in programs
• Making Change: Your efforts will directly contribute to empowering youth, helping them unlock their potential and get involved in their communities.
• Measuring Success: Assess and evaluate program and service performance to identify improvements, celebrate achievements, and ensure continued success.

About You
We’re looking for someone with:

• Relevant experience in a similar role, where you've successfully contributed to the growth and development of youth programs.
• A strong background in developing, delivering, and evaluating programs, plans, and initiatives that make a real impact.
• A talent for building and maintaining strong partnerships with community groups, service providers, and key stakeholders to create collaborative success.
• Leadership experience, with a proven ability to inspire and guide teams towards shared objectives.
• Intermediate project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects while staying organised and on track.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines with ease.
• Advanced customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering excellent support and solutions.
• A solid understanding of literacy and learning models, and the ability to apply these frameworks in youth programs and education frameworks.
• Intermediate research and analysis skills, with the ability to assess and adapt strategies based on data and feedback.
• Intermediate negotiation and influencing skills, to drive positive outcomes and foster cooperation.

This role requires someone who’s ready to bring their skills, creativity and passion to a place where they can make a lasting difference. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

About the City of Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo
The City offers a range of employment benefits including:
• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Free on-site parking;
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees);
• Paid Wellness Day
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Corporate Membership to award winning Gym and Leisure Centre
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

Interested?
If this position sounds like your next career step - we look forward to receiving your cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the above ‘about you section’ and resume.

Reference Number: 660664
Close Date: Wednesday 2 April 2025

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Melinda Dickson, Coordinator Childhood and Youth Services on (08) 9405 5610.

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 3 months.