Youth Services Manager

the Y WA; Perth; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Flexible hours

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance

Healthcare discounts

Childcare discounts

Referral bonus

Novated leasing

PD opportunities

Community impact

Job summary

The Y WA is seeking a capable leader to guide youth services across WA, developing and implementing programs that reflect our approach to youth work and counselling.

You will work with coordinators to ensure services are safe, engaging and well-supported, while driving partnerships, funding submissions, and program evaluation for continuous growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
• Extensive experience managing youth, community or related programs.
• Strong capability in strategic and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement services and programs aligned with the Y WA’s approach to youth work and counselling.
• Identify potential new service opportunities and partnerships.
• Lead and mentor staff to deliver safe, welcoming and engaging programs.
• Oversee budget management, funding submissions, and program reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Youth/community programs

Strategic planning

Budget management

Partnership development

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in Youth Work or related discipline

Job description

The Y WA is a not-for-profit organisation that believes in thepower of inspired young people. We’ve been creating positive changeand social impact in WA communities, from the Pilbara to the GreatSouthern, for over 110 years through our impactful youth andcommunity programs, children’s services, and health and wellnessfacilities.

Your awesome perks:

• Part-time position, 2 days a week, but its flexible;
• If you prefer to do the same hours over 3 to 5 days perweek for better work life balance, the choice is yours!
• Plus, excellent salary packaging benefits (claim up to$18,550 per year)
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Discounted childcare at our ELC & OSHC services (up to40%)
• Refer a friend incentive ($500)
• Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
• Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real differencein our local community with unwavering focus and commitment tosafeguarding children

What you’ll be doing

If you enjoy variety keep reading. You’ll manage the design,development and implementation of a suite of services and programswhich reflect the Y WA’s Approach to Youth Work and Counselling.You’ll also keep abreast of potential new service opportunities,identifying youth & community needs and partnership possibilities.However ultimately, you’ll stand behind your team and lead withinspiration, providing endless guidance, support and opportunityfor growth and development.

Although let’s not forget the nitty-gritty. You’ll work withyour three Youth Services Coordinators to develop services that aresafe, welcoming and fun to all young people, whilst managing theoperational requirements including budget management contractadministration, funding submissions, program evaluation andreporting.

You’ll be great in this role if you have

• Demonstrated experience leading and developinghigh-performing teams in a fast-paced working environment
• Extensive experience managing youth, community or relatedprograms and services
• Strong strategic and operational planning capability
• Proven budget management and financial acumen
• Ability to build and maintain productive partnerships withgovernment, community and funding stakeholders
• A passion for empowering young people and creating positivecommunity outcomes
• A tertiary qualification in Youth Work, CommunityDevelopment, Social Sciences, Human Services or relateddiscipline
• Excellent written communication and reporting skills
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence
• Current Working with Children Check and National PoliceClearance, or willingness to obtain

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’sinsights that drive positive change. With 9% growthinemployeeengagement over the past 12 months, ourlatest survey shows that our peoplelove our opencommunication, recognition and the genuine care we provide fortheir wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impactour goals and make a real difference in the lives of children andyoung people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lastingimpact.

Closing Date: Thursday, 29 October,2026

We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and YoungPeople to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and intheir communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidatesare appropriately screened (including police checks) to make surethat the right people are in the right roles.