Youth Engagement Officer - Belmont

Our Quest

Hello. We’re The Y WA.

We’re part of a global brand, but here in WA we’re your local not-for-profit, passionate about empowering young people. It might sound like a big claim, but it’s what we do every day. Just ask the amazing young people who access our services across WA. Many of them will tell you about The Base in Belmont, a safe and welcoming space where young people can connect, access support, take part in activities and programs, and build positive relationships with their peers and the community.

Right now, we’re looking for a passionate and engaging Youth Engagement Officer to join our team at The Base. This casual position is ideal for someone who enjoys building genuine connections with young people, creating inclusive environments where they feel safe and supported, and delivering meaningful activities that encourage participation, confidence and wellbeing.

Availability is required for afternoon and evening shifts, typically between 2:30pm and 6:30pm, with opportunities for additional daytime hours as required.

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you. And of course, there are some great perks too; check them out below!

Your Awesome Perks

• You’ll be earning $48.31 per hour + 12% Super
• Plus, Salary Packaging Benefits (claim up to $18,550 per yr)
• Enjoy student-friendly shifts
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• 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

As our Youth Engagement Officer, you'll support young people in our drop-in space, building positive relationships and creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. You'll assist with the delivery of engaging youth programs, activities and events, while also having opportunities to contribute ideas and help plan future programs based on the interests and needs of young people. Working alongside the wider Youth Services team, you'll play an important role in encouraging participation, promoting positive behaviour and supporting young people to build confidence, resilience and social connections.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have a qualification in Youth Work, Education, Community Work, Social Work or other relevant discipline and equivalent experience
• Can demonstrate the ability to engage with young people and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Are aware of and can adhere to the Youth Work Code of Ethics.
• Understand and can adhere to the WA Youth Work code of ethics
• Can obtain National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• Can obtain a HLTAID011 First Aid certificate
• Can obtain a Food Handling/Safety Certificate (Desirable)

If you’ve worked with & enjoy engaging with culturally diverse young people including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, we would welcome your application.

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 link below. Should you require any further information please call Alaa Salim on 0473 153 855 or email on ***email_hidden***

Closing date: Tuesday the 7th of July, 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: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties .