Coordinator Youth Development

City of Rockingham; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

19-day month option

9-day fortnight

Vehicle for commuter use

Annual leave enhancements

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

City of Rockingham is seeking a Coordinator Youth Development to lead the Community Capacity Building team within Community Development. You will oversee the Youth Centre’s day-to-day staffing, operations and programming, ensuring a safe, welcoming and innovative space for young people.

Work with schools and community partners to deliver a diverse range of youth programs and events, support youth engagement, and implement the Strategy for Early Years, Children and Young People 2024–2030.

Qualifications

• Leadership of youth development staff and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day staffing, operations and programming at the Rockingham Youth Centre.
• Coordinate activities aligned with City strategy and engage with schools and partners.

Job description

Community Development | Community Services

Location: Rockingham, WA

Closing date: 16/11/2026

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
Gross Salary Range: $121,967 - $129,224 per annum, inclusive of a $10,000 profession allowance

Are you passionate about youthdevelopment and community engagement? Do you have the leadershipskills to guide a dynamic team and manage a vibrant communityfacility? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

WHY YOU SHOULDAPPLY:

• Lead & Inspire: Provide strategicleadership, guidance, and support to a team of youthdevelopment staff, ensuring the successful delivery of programsand services that address the needs and aspirations of youngpeople in the City of Rockingham.
• Diverse Programs: Oversee a diverseportfolio of youth programs, events and activities, includingworkshops, arts initiatives, recreation opportunities, schoolholiday programs and youth centre sessions. No two days are thesame as you design and deliver programs that respond to theinterests and needs of local young people
• Engage & Empower: Facilitate a range ofyouth engagement and participation initiatives, working withschools, community partners and young people to amplify youthvoice, build capacity and strengthen connections within thecommunity
• Facility Management: Utilise yourexpertise to activate and manage the City’s Youth Centre,ensuring it remains a hub of activity and engagement for youngpeople.
• Professional Growth: Work in anenvironment that supports career development for you and yourteam, offering opportunities for training, development, andadvancement in the community development sector.

As a key member of the CommunityCapacity Building team, you will coordinate activities aligned withthe City of Rockingham’s Strategy for Early Years, Children, andYoung People 2024 - 2030. You’ll oversee the day-to-day staffing,operations, and programming at the Rockingham Youth Centre,ensuring it remains a safe, welcoming, and innovative space foryoung people. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with other Cityteams and external stakeholders to activate various spaces andfacilities, empowering young people to engage in a wide range ofprograms and services across the City.

WHAT WE AREOFFERING:

• A salary range of $121,967 - $129,224 per annum
• Option to work a 19-day month or a 9-day fortnight
• Vehicle for commuter use, or option for private use via salary contribution
• Two additional paid days of absence per annum
• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• An award-winning health and wellbeing program, includingannual subsidy (reimbursement up to $200 per annum) forphysical activities (e.g. sports club or gym memberships), freeflu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental healthprograms and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• A culture of learning with training/developmentopportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,etc.

ABOUT US:

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local governmentlocated 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place wherethe coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing localgovernments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible forthe provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities andevents that meet or exceed community expectations. Providinga safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to usand we are committed to employing team members who share the City’sValues of Recognition, Ethics,Service, ProfessionalDevelopment, Empowerment,Communication and Teamwork –RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-term positions that may become available in the City duringthe next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone]. We’re happy to discussoptions to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats forapplication forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.

Attachments: Information Pack - Coordinator Youth Development - October 2026.pdf