YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFICER
- Full Time Permanent
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Plus choose to co-contribute a further 3% and we'll match it!
Join us at "The Shire", make a difference, have fun and build the future.
Do you love working with young people? Got a knack for turning ideas into awesome programs and events? Then this might be your dream role. We're on the lookout for an energetic, creative, and community-minded Youth Programs Officer to help shape meaningful experiences for young people across our community where no two days are the same.
In this role you'll be at the heart of youth activity-building connections, creating opportunities, and making a real impact. You will also have the following accountabilities:
- Implement and maintain the operations and programs of the Shire's Youth Drop-In service and Youth Space.
- Actively consult with young people to seek their opinions, ideas and issues to keep up to date with emerging trends and needs.
- Contribute to the creation, review and implementation of operational strategies, plans, programs, and policies to achieve best practice.
- Contribute to the development of ongoing relationships with service providers, community organisations and funding bodies.
Our preferred candidate will be passionate about youth development and community and a confident communicator who connects easily with young people. They will also be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:
- Relevant qualification or significant demonstrated experience in the delivery of youth development services.
- Experience and expertise in community development for young people and the delivery of youth services, including consultation, planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and assume a supervisory role to lead others in the delivery of youth services, programs and events.
- Good organisational and project planning and delivery skills, including effective management of time to prioritise and deliver on tasks.
Why You'll Love It Here!
- Make a genuine impact in young people's lives
- Work with a supportive, values-driven team
- Bring creativity and fresh ideas to life
- Be part of exciting programs and community events
The Important Stuff!
We will negotiate a great salary with you up to $83,877 depending on the experience you bring to the role. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other great benefits:
- Free local gym membership
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
- Wellness programs including Fitness passport
- Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
- Two additional Local Government days off per year
- The option of Purchased Leave
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
- Free Onsite Parking
Where do I apply?
If you're ready to inspire, empower, and create opportunities for young people-we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us build brighter futures. Submit your resume online by midday Thursday 16 July 2026. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.
Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.
