Youth Engagement Officer - Kalgoorlie Rec Centre
- Support the delivery of inclusive social and recreational programs for young people aged 6–26 across the Goldfields.
- Plan and facilitate activities that build young people’s confidence, skills and community connections, working alongside Youth Workers.
- Build positive relationships, maintain safe and inclusive environments, complete administration and care for program assets in line with safeguarding policies.
Our Quest
Hello. We’re The Y WA!
We’re a global brand, but we’re also a local not-for-profit that believes in the power of inspired young people.
The Kalgoorlie Recreation Centre is more than a place to stay active, it’s a community hub where people come together, build connections and flourish. Alongside our recreation and fitness facilities, we deliver youth programs that help young people develop new skills, build confidence and feel connected to their community.
As a Youth Engagement Officer, you’ll play an important role in supporting the delivery of engaging, inclusive and recreational activities for young people across Kalgoorlie and the surrounding Goldfields community. Working alongside our Youth Services team, you’ll help create positive experiences where young people can explore their interests, participate in activities and develop meaningful connections.
If you’re passionate about working with young people, enjoy creating engaging activities and want to make a genuine difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you!
Your Awesome Perks
- You’ll be earning $50.61 - $54.27 per hour + 12% super
- Plus, an additional $5.35 remote hourly allowance!
- No need to work weekends!
- Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
- Refer a friend incentive ($500)
- Paid professional training / development & Free Employee Assistance Program
- Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children
What you’ll be doing
You’ll support our Youth Services team to deliver engaging social and recreational programs for young people aged 6-26 across the Goldfields. You’ll help plan and facilitate activities that build confidence, develop skills and strengthen community connections, while working collaboratively with Youth Workers to respond to young people’s needs and interests. Your role will also involve building positive relationships, creating safe and inclusive environments, completing administrative tasks, maintaining program assets and upholding the Y’s safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young people.
You’ll be great in this role if you…
- Preferably hold or working towards a qualification in Youth Work, Education, Community Work, Social Work or another relevant discipline, with equivalent experience.
- Have experience working with young people, particularly those from culturally diverse backgrounds or young people at risk.
- Are able to work afternoon shifts until 6pm occasionally
- Understand the issues and challenges facing young people and can communicate with them in a positive, respectful and engaging way.
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team while also using your initiative and working independently when required.
- Have strong verbal communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
- Are willing and able to work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Have an understanding of the WA Youth Work Code of Ethics, or willing to develop your knowledge.
- Hold a current WA C-class driver’s licence.
- Hold or be able to obtain current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check, as required for the role.
- Hold, or be able to obtain, the required First Aid and Food Handling/Safety certificates.
Our latest survey results
At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows that our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.
How to apply:
Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter (specifying which position is of interest) and CV with your application. For the full job descriptions click on the PDF file on the attachment links below. Should you require any further information please email Alaa Salim at ************************ or call at ************.
Closing date: Monday the 30th of November, 2026
We may start interviews before the closing date.
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: *****************************************************************************************************>
The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.
Attachments:
- Youth Engagement Officer.pdf
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