About the position:

Through the effective coordination of the Youth Development Program in Mullewa, the Mullewa Youth Development Officer plays a critical role in leading the youth development team to run the Mullewa Youth Centre, ensuring that young people attending the Youth Centre are offered appropriate life skills development opportunities, recreational activities and training options, as well as ensuring strong referral mechanisms are in place.

This position is offered as a fixed term, full time opportunity to July 2026, with possibility of extension, to provide parental leave coverage.

Key accountabilities:

· Oversee the day-to-day operations and management of the Mullewa Youth Centre & Youth Precinct in accordance with the City’s requirements and in accordance with contractual requirements determined by the funding body for the centre.

· Ensure the operation of the Youth Centre as per opening hours.

· Supervise fixed-term and casual staff, trainees, and volunteers to deliver youth engagement and diversionary activities at the Youth Centre and at other recreation venues across the City of Greater Geraldton.

· Attend interagency meetings and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure referrals to support services occur regularly and to ensure an emphasis on sharing critical information regarding youth service provision in Mullewa.

· Research, develop, implement, and report on a range of diversionary and engagement programs and activities for youth at risk.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Lisa Sage, Coordinator Youth Development on (08) 9956 6798.

Position requirements:

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in youth development, ideally supported by a qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or Community Services. However, we recognise that valuable skills and knowledge are gained through lived experience and practical work, so applicants without formal qualifications but with strong, relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

The ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with young people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including Aboriginal youth is essential. Experience in developing and delivering diversionary programs and activities for at risk youth will be highly regarded.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Mullewa Youth Development Officer position has a salary starting from $89,127 per annum or $45.1046 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

22 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)

Health & Wellbeing Program

Flexible working arrangements

Career opportunities

Centrally located

Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Sunday 24 August 2025.