Youth Action & Policy Association – Darlinghurst NSW

12 month contract, with possibility of renewal

Are you a collaborative, community-minded professional passionate about creating opportunities for young people and strengthening the youth sector?

Youth Action is seeking a Project Officer to coordinate the delivery of our Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains program. Working with young people, youth workers, services and sector partners, this role will help strengthen youth sector capability, create opportunities for young people to contribute to advocacy and decision-making, and build stronger connections across the region.

This is your chance to:

- Build strong relationships with young people, youth services and community partners across Western Sydney and the Nepean Blue Mountains

- Coordinate training, forums and other activities that strengthen the skills, knowledge and connections of young people and the youth sector

- Create meaningful opportunities for young people to contribute their perspectives, priorities and ideas

- Help turn what we hear from young people and the sector into practical resources, activities and advocacy

You’ll work closely with the Director of Engagement and broader Youth Action team to coordinate consultations, training and regional forums, support youth participation and advocacy, and strengthen connections across the sector. Whether bringing services together around an emerging issue, supporting young people to contribute to a forum, or coordinating training in response to sector needs, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and turning ideas into practical action.

Join a small, passionate team leading social change in NSW.



At Youth Action, we value collaboration, creativity, and genuine participation. You’ll be supported to bring bold ideas to life, work flexibly, and grow professionally, while making a tangible difference for young people and the youth sector across Western Sydney and the Nepean Blue Mountains.

Full job description: https://bit.ly/dpdwspo2026

About this Role

12 month contract, with possibility of renewal

Are you a cooperative, community-minded professional passionate about creating opportunities for young people and strengthening the youth sector?

Youth Action is seeking a Project Officer to coordinate the delivery of our Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains program. Working with young people, youth workers, services and sector partners, this role will help strengthen youth sector capability, create opportunities for young people to contribute to advocacy and decision-making, and build stronger connections across the region.

This is your chance to:

- Build strong relationships with young people, youth services and community partners across Western Sydney and the Nepean Blue Mountains

- Coordinate training, forums and other activities that strengthen the skills, knowledge and connections of young people and the youth sector





- Create meaningful opportunities for young people to contribute their perspectives, priorities and ideas

- Help turn what we hear from young people and the sector into practical resources, activities and advocacy

You’ll work closely with the Director of Engagement and broader Youth Action team to coordinate consultations, training and regional forums, support youth participation and advocacy, and strengthen connections across the sector. Whether bringing services together around an emerging issue, supporting young people to contribute to a forum, or coordinating training in response to sector needs, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and turning ideas into practical action.

Join a small, passionate team leading social change in NSW. At Youth Action, we value collaboration, creativity, and genuine participation. You’ll be supported to bring bold ideas to life, work flexibly, and grow professionally, while making a tangible difference for young people and the youth sector across Western Sydney and the Nepean Blue Mountains.

Full job description: https://bit.ly/dpdwspo2026

Award grade: Level 4.1, SCHADS

Accountabilities

Project Coordination & Delivery

- Design and coordinate the delivery of the Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains program in line with agreed workplans, funding deliverables and reporting requirements.

- Design and coordinate project activities including consultations, training, forums and other sector engagement activities.

- Work closely with the Director of Engagement, Youth Action colleagues and external partners to support effective and responsive project delivery.

- Maintain project plans, records

📌 Western Sydney Project Officer
🏢 Youth Action & Policy Association
📍 Sydney