About the position:
The Youth Development Officer is responsible for delivering a range of youth-focused programs and initiatives that foster positive engagement and strengthen community connection for young people across Greater Geraldton. The role plans and delivers youth diversionary programs during school holidays and outside school hours, while supporting, the day-to-day operation of the Geraldton Youth Centre to ensure it remains a safe, inclusive and vibrant space for young people and service providers. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders to advocate for youth-specific services and contribute to local crime prevention strategies aimed at reducing antisocial behavior among young people.
This is a part-time permanent role working up to 46 hours per fortnight.
Key accountabilities:
- Deliver a diverse range of engaging youth-focused programs that encourage positive behaviours and provide meaningful alternatives to antisocial behaviour.
- Monitor program participation and activities delivered, track progress against project goals and prepare reports for funding bodies and stakeholders.
- Manage allocated budgets responsibly, ensuring financial activities align with approved plans and deliver value for money.
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Geraldton Youth Centre.
For further information and to view the position description, visit
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Lisa Sage, Coordinator Youth Development on (08) 9956 6798. 9956 6798.
Position requirements:
The City is looking for a motivated and community-focused candidate with demonstrated experience developing and delivering youth-focused programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, sound stakeholder engagement experience and the ability to support a safe, inclusive and vibrant space for young people. Experience in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, collecting and analysing participation data, preparing outcome-focused reports and supporting grant applications and acquittals will be highly regarded.
Applicants should hold, or be willing to obtain where required, relevant qualifications and checks including a qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Development, Education or Physical Education; Certificate IV in Leadership and Management; current First Aid Certificate; C class driver’s licence; LR class driver’s licence with F endorsement; Working with Children Check; and National Police Clearance.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
This position has a salary starting from $89,127 per annum pro rata 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 41,000 people, 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?
Visit the City’s website:
Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
- A current resume
- A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering youth focused programs and initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate project outcomes, including collecting and analysing participation data, gathering feedback and preparing clear outcome focused reports for funding bodies and stakeholders
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices for engaging and supporting young people, with a focus on trauma-informed care, Youth Mental Health First Aid and strengths-based approaches
Applications close 4pm Thursday 27 August 2026
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
