Youth Development Leader - Community Centre & Programs

Rockingham; City Of Rockingham; Hybrid; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

19-day month option

Vehicle for commuter use

Two extra paid days per annum

12% superannuation with option to co‑p

Health and wellbeing program (annual/$

Training and development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Job summary

City of Rockingham seeks an experienced leader to guide a dynamic youth development team, oversee the Rockingham Youth Centre, and deliver a broad range of programs for local young people. You will coordinate staff, liaise with schools and partners, and drive strategic engagement across the community.

You will manage operations, ensure safety and inclusivity, and contribute to ongoing training, development, and career growth within a supportive municipal environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience coordinating and guiding a team.
• Experience managing a community facility.
• Knowledge of youth sector statutory requirements and ethics.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills for strategy and reporting.
• Budgeting and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and support to a youth development team delivering programs and services for local young people.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of youth programs, events and activities across the youth centre.
• Engage schools, partners and youth to amplify youth voice and strengthen community connections.
• Activate and manage City of Rockingham Youth Centre as a hub of activity and engagement.
• Support staff through training, development opportunities and career growth.

Skills

Leadership

Facility Management

Youth Sector Knowledge

Communication & Strategy

Financial Management

Job description

City of Rockingham seeks an experienced leader to guide a dynamic youth development team, oversee the Rockingham Youth Centre, and deliver a broad range of programs for local young people. You will coordinate staff, liaise with schools and partners, and drive strategic engagement across the community.

You will manage operations, ensure safety and inclusivity, and contribute to ongoing training, development, and career growth within a supportive municipal environment.