Youth Development Officer – Fixed Term
Salary: $90,507 - $96,119 per annumPlus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)Fixed Term Full Time 12-month contractRef No: ******
The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community.
To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for creative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.
This position sits within the Youth Services team and offers an exciting chance to contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of youth initiatives in the City of Joondalup.
The successful candidate will engage with young people and key community stakeholders to design and deliver programs and events that support and encourage youth participation in the community.
The Youth Development Officer plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusive, supportive, and engaging environments that provide young people with meaningful opportunities for social connection, community participation and personal development.
This role is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating a range of programs, activities, and events for young people aged 11 to 25 across multiple settings including youth centre, school engagements, and community activations.
Applicants will need to be available to work a range of hours including afternoon,



evening and occasional weekends.
Qualifications and Experience
Ability to promote and model positive work practices that support the safety and wellbeing of children.Experience in working with young people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.Interpersonal and collaboration skills to build mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Experience in effective planning and delivery of youth development projects and services.Tertiary qualification or progression towards a qualification in Youth Work / Community Services / Community Development or similar discipline and / or demonstrated relevant experience.
Further information, including work hours, can be obtained by calling Mel Burton, Team Leader Youth Development on *********.
Applications close at *****pm on Wednesday 8 July ****.
The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer.
The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.
All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.
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📌 Youth Development Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Joondalup
📍 Western Australia