Coordinator Youth Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle for commuter use

12% superannuation with option to co‑$

Health and wellbeing program

Training and development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Job summary

The City of Rockingham is offering a permanent full-time role leading the Youth Development team at the Rockingham Youth Centre. You will design programs, oversee staff, and partner with schools and community groups to engage young people across the City.

This position provides strategic leadership, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 12% superannuation option, vehicle access, and a flexible 19-day month or 9-day fortnight arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Provide strategic leadership and guidance to a youth development team delivering programs and services for local young people.
• Diverse Programs: Oversee youth programs, events, and activities including workshops and school holiday initiatives.
• Engage & Empower: Facilitate youth engagement with schools, partners, and the community to amplify youth voice.
• Facility Management: Activate and manage the City’s Youth Centre as a hub of activity and engagement.
• Professional Growth: Support training, development, and career progression within the team.

Job description

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 youth development and community engagement? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a dynamic team and manage a vibrant community facility? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

• Lead & Inspire: Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and support to a team of youth development staff, ensuring the successful delivery of programs and services that address the needs and aspirations of young people in the City of Rockingham.
• Diverse Programs: Oversee a diverse portfolio of youth programs, events and activities, including workshops, arts initiatives, recreation opportunities, school holiday programmes and youth centre sessions. No two days are the same as you design and deliver programs that respond to the interests and needs of local young people
• Engage & Empower: Facilitate a range of youth engagement and participation initiatives, working with schools, community partners and young people to amplify youth voice, build capacity and strengthen connections within the community
• Facility Management: Utilise your expertise to activate and manage the City’s Youth Centre, ensuring it remains a hub of activity and engagement for young people.
• Professional Growth: Work in an environment that supports career development for you and your team, offering opportunities for training, development, and advancement in the community development sector.

As a key member of the Community Capacity Building team, you will coordinate activities aligned with the City of Rockingham’s Strategy for Early Years, Children, and Young 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 for young people. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with other City teams and external stakeholders to activate various spaces and facilities, empowering young people to engage in a wide range of programs and services across the City.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

• 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, including annual subsidy (reimbursement up to $200 per annum) for physical activities (e.g. sports club or gym memberships), free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website. The position description defines the all essential requirements of the role.

ABOUT US:

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

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

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone]. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.