Program Assistant - Seeking Community Mentors JD Hardie Youth and Children Services
Level 1 - $31.14-$41.51 per hour incl. casual loading + 12% Superannuation

The Role

Are you looking for a casual position that offers flexibility, fun and community impact?
Are you passionate about community outreach, young people, children, and their families?
Do you have experience working with mentoring and developing young people and or providing services to families and children?

The Town of Port Hedland is looking for Casual Youth Program Assistants and Casual Children's Program Assistants to support and mentor young people within the JD Hardie youth development and children services at the centre and other public spaces and other Town facilities.

With opportunities within both children's services and youth services, this role will see you supporting young people with skill development across a range of activities and interests that support their overall wellbeing and community belonging. You will assist with the day to day running of the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub as well as collaborating and supporting stakeholder initiatives.

If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you!

For further information, please view the attached position description.

The Town

Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia's beautiful Northwest that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• National Police Clearance
• Rights to work in Australia
• Working with Children Card (or willing to obtain)

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working with children and/or young people
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work in a team

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Competitive casual hourly rate
• Flexible working hours
• Training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721
Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six-month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact .au
The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11.30pm Friday 10th October 2025

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.