Youth Program Coordinator
Full-Time (Tuesday- Saturday)
Total package of up to $107,116.65 + salary packaging + super
Kalgoorlie, WA

Are you an experienced youth worker looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people? We would love to hear from you!

WA PCYC is seeking a passionate and skilled Youth Program Coordinator for our Centre in Kalgoorlie to take the lead in the hands-on delivery, development and evaluation of our safeSPACE™ program for young people in the community.

safeSPACE™ is PCYC’s core diversionary program, supporting young people to participate in recreational, cultural, and developmental activities, alongside access to healthy meals and transport home. This underpins PCYC’s goals of reducing young people’s exposure to the justice system.

About the Role:
As the Youth Program Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of the safeSPACE™ program, including stakeholder engagement, providing hands-on support to young people and reporting.
• Provide supervision and leadership to a team of Youth Workers to ensure the effective delivery of the program.
• Ensure that the program runs safely and is welcoming of all children and young people at the Centre.

Why join our team:

• Attractive remuneration – earn a total package of up to $107,116365 per annum inclusive of penalties for weekend and afternoon shifts.
• Access to Salary Packaging - which means up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free, boosting your take-home pay.
• Visa Sponsorship Opportunities – considering a long-term move? Sponsorship opportunities may be offered for a suitable candidate.
• Extra Leave – enjoy an additional 5 days of special leave on top of your standard entitlements.
• Work essentials provided – access to a company vehicle and other resources provided to you.
• 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.

Who we’re looking for:

• Proven leadership & experience – background in youth work, community services, social work, psychology or a related field (Diploma or higher preferred). PCYC supports ethical youth work practices, such as the Youth Worker Code of Ethics. The youth program coordinator will lead and support a team of local youth workers within their own community.
• Program development skills – experience designing, delivering, and evaluating youth programs.
• Cultural awareness - A strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, living within their communities.
• Stakeholder engagement- The youth program coordinator will work collaboratively with local youth services, community members, elders and police.
• Passionate & Resilient – ability to re-engage 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.

Ready to make a difference? Update your resume and let us know in your cover letter, which role would suit you best and click on ‘’Apply now!’’
For further information, please contact our 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.