Senior Youth Worker
Part-Time (30 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Up to SCHADS Level 3.1
Gosnells, WA

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Youth Worker to join our team in Gosnells. If you are an experienced youth worker ready to take the next step in your career and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you!

About us:
PCYC is WA’s leading youth organization working with the WA Police Force and the community to empower children and young people to reach their potential. This all happens from our 16 centres located from Albany in the South to Kununurra in the North-West.

Gosnells PCYC is home to our safeSPACE™ program. safeSPACE™ is PCYC’s ealy intervention program, aimed at supporting young people and preventing them from becoming involved with the youth justice system whilst improving outcomes for those who do. safeSPACE™ delivers an integrated service offering, both universal and targeted programs to best support young people.

About the role:
Reporting to the Youth Program Coordinator, the Senior Youth Worker will be delivering and implementing the safeSPACE™ program and providing the young people attending the program with support, guidance, and mentorship. Responsibilities include:

• Creating a safe and welcoming environment for all young people attending Broome PCYC.
• Assisting with the program evaluation, including preparing and submitting reporting.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team across WA to ensure PCYC delivers a positive, supportive and professional service.

Why join our team:

• Competitive remuneration – up to SCHADS level 3.1 based on experience and qualifications, including access to salary packaging, meaning up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free!
• Career development opportunities – we believe in our team, and we continue to provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals.
• Staff Rewards – Access to our employee rewards benefits with discounts across food, retail and travel.
• Values-driven organisation - a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and successful.

About you:

• Proven leadership & experience – background in youth work, community services, social work, psychology or a related field (Minimum Cert IV is preferred)
• Program development skills – experience co-designing and delivering, youth programs.
• Cultural awareness & engagement – strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Passionate & Resilient – ability to re-engage young people using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
• Compliance ready – possess or willing to obtain a National Police Clearance (within a 6-month period) and a WA Working with Children Check.
• Driver’s License – full and valid driver’s license required for the role.

If you would like further information about the role, please contact tour HR team on [email protected].

PCYC promotes a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from diverse community groups, cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, disabilities or ages to apply.

PCYC is a child safe organisation. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and we are committed to providing a child safe environment.

WA PCYC reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found prior.