Youth Support Worker

Ymca Wa; Newman; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career kick-start

12% superannuation per pro rata

Casual earnings $53.18+12% super per h

Remote allowance $6.78 per hour

Housing allowance

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per yr

Remote Area benefits packaging

Healthcare discounts

Refer a friend $500

Novated leasing

Childcare discounts 40%

Start-up program

Safeguarding commitment

Job summary

Ymca WA in Newman is seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to deliver engaging activities for local youth under the Newman Night Space program. You will support senior staff, help facilitate inclusive events, and build positive relationships in a safe environment.

Applicants should have a Certificate III, willingness to work evenings/weekends, and be committed to safeguarding children and young people. A WA driver’s licence and background checks are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth.
• Culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends.
• Current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Youth Workers and Program Manager to deliver engaging activities.
• Facilitate social, recreational, youth-focused activities.
• Assist with incident reports, vehicle and asset care.
• Uphold safeguarding, safety and compliance requirements.

Skills

Youth work

Communication

Trauma-informed

Cultural sensitivity

Initiative

Education

Certificate III

Job description

Our Quest

We’re the Y WA. We’re establishing the Newman Night Space Program, a new youth-focused service supporting young people in the Newman community.

We’re looking for passionate Youth Support Workers to join our team and help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where young people can connect, participate and feel supported.

This is an opportunity to be part of something new and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people in Newman. Sounds interesting? Have a think about your awesome perks below!

Your awesome perks

• An opportunity to kick-start your career in youth work and community services
• If you prefer a part-time opportunity you’ll be earning $82,972.50 + 12% super per annum (pro rata)
• Alternately if you prefer a casual opportunity you’ll earn $53.18 + 12% super per hour
• Plus $6.78 per hour remote allowance
• Plus, housing allowance (if eligible)
• Plus, excellent salary packaging benefits (claim up to $18,550 per year)
• Plus, Salary Packaging-Remote Area Benefits (Incl claiming your rent / mortgage / utility bills & more)
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Refer a friend incentive ($500)
• Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
• Discounted childcare at our ELC & OSHC services (up to 40%)
• Be part of a Start-up youth program and help build positive experiences for young people in Newman.
• Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to safeguarding children and young people.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll support the Senior Youth Workers and Program Manager to deliver engaging and meaningful activities for young people through the Newman Night Space program. You’ll help facilitate social, recreational and youth-focused activities, build positive relationships with young people and contribute to a safe, inclusive, culturally sensitive and strengths-based environment. You’ll assist with understanding young people’s needs, contribute ideas for new activities and programs, and work collaboratively with the wider team. You’ll also complete shift and incident reports, support the care and maintenance of program vehicles and assets, participate in team meetings and training, and uphold Y WA’s safeguarding, safety and compliance requirements.

Your weekly work schedule:

• Monday: closed
• Tuesday to Saturday: Shifts available between 5pm to 11pm (approx)
• Sunday: Closed

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have a genuine passion for working with young people.
• Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively with young people.
• Bring a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, inclusive and strengths-based approach.
• Have initiative and a willingness to get involved in activities and programs.
• Are comfortable working outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Are willing to work collaboratively with families, carers, community members and other stakeholders.
• Are working towards (or willing to obtain) a Certificate III in a relevant field.
• Hold a current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Hold, or are willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Experience working with young people at risk, culturally diverse communities or delivering youth activities and programs will be highly regarded (but not essential).

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows that our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

Closing date: Saturday the 7th of Nov, 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:

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

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• Youth Support Worker - NNS - Position