Youth Worker - Beyond Youth Justice Services

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

About the role

As a Youth Worker, you will play a vital role within the integrated service delivery framework of the Wungening Aboriginal Corporation and Centrecare, ensuring consistency and quality in program delivery.

In this position, you will provide short‑term, high quality support to young people and their families referred to the Youth Justice Service. Your responsibilities include delivering information, counselling, advocacy and connecting clients with appropriate services. The focus of your work will be on promoting rehabilitation, emotional wellbeing, and positive outcomes for young people within the justice system.

Essential criteria (address this in your cover letter)

- Ability to be an effective member of a team or to work autonomously.
- Creativity.
- Well‑developed communicational skills – written and verbal.
- Displays a commitment to provide ‘value adding’ services.
- Displays an ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
- Earns others’ trust and respect through honesty and professionalism.
- Initiative and self‑motivation.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Organisational awareness.
- Possessing relevant qualification related to position.
- Shares knowledge and skills with others to achieve outcomes.
- Solution focused approach to problem solving.
- Fosters effective, consistent and collaborative working relationships.




- Understands and learns from what others say.
- Understands legislation, regulations and external standards that apply to relevant work practices.
- Demonstrable actions and behaviours that are representative of the values of Wungening Aboriginal Corporation.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, protocols, boundaries and experience working within the Aboriginal community.

Pre‑employment requirements

- WA Working with Children Card
- National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)
- Department of Justice Screening (we’ll help successful candidates apply)
- WA Driver’s License

Working with Wungening – Job benefits at a glance

In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many perks of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

- 37.5 hour week
- 4 wellness days per year
- NAIDOC Day leave
- 3‑day additional Christmas shutdown leave
- 4‑week top‑up maternity leave
- Excellent Salary Packaging options available
- Long Service after 6 years
- Mentoring and training opportunities
- Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community

Application details

Applications must include:

- A cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the essential criteria
- A concise CV clearly outlining qualifications and experience

Applications close: Thursday 6th August 2026

For enquiries, contact Program Manager, Mauneek Solanki on ***.

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment. Interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

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📌 Youth Worker - Beyond Youth Justice Services (Perth)
🏢 Wungening Aboriginal
📍 Perth