$37.90 - $45.59 per hour, plus 25% casual loading

As a member of the Community & Library Services Youth Development team, the Youth Activity Officer supports the operation of the Youth Centres and related youth programs.

In this role, you’ll connect with young people aged 12 to 25 across the City of Swan through various settings, including our youth centres, Bullseye (Bullsbrook), Ellenbrook Youth Centre and Dayton Youth & Family Hub. However this role extends beyond the youth centres, connecting with young people in the community through outreach, specialised programs and pop-up activities.

All Youth Development programs aim to provide safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces for young people to socialise, engage in recreation, and participate in their local community.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

- Work alongside the team to deliver and supervise programs that promote inclusion, learning and participation for young people.
- Encourage youth participation through building positive relationships and creating welcoming, inclusive environments.
- Promote access to services and opportunities by providing information, referrals and guidance where appropriate.
- Contribute to safe practices by supporting risk assessments, maintaining duty of care and applying de-escalation skills where needed.
- Gather feedback from young people to help inform and improve programs and activities.
- Contribute to creating welcoming environments that celebrate diversity and affirm young people’s identities.
- Contribute to creating safe and inclusive opportunities that empower young people to share their ideas, take on responsibilities and build leadership skills.




- Work within the policies and procedures of the Youth Centre and supporting programs which reflect best practice.
- Support the principles of Occupational Health and Safety as well as Equal Opportunity legislation.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Relevant qualification in youth work or equivalent experience working with young people (desirable)
- Understanding of Youth Work Code of Ethics
- Knowledge of youth issues
- Experience in supporting youth activities
- Experience developing rapport and engaging with young people
- Experience working in a team setting
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The hourly rate for this position will be from $37.90 - $45.59 per hour, plus 25% casual loading depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits, including

- Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking options available




- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City

The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting.

The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

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📌 Youth Activity Officer - Bullsbrook (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Swan
📍 Western Australia