Social Impact Lead

YMCA; Welshpool; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization in Welshpool is looking for a dedicated Social Impact Lead. The successful candidate will drive social impact initiatives, utilizing data to demonstrate the effectiveness of programs aimed at children and young people. With a focus on collaboration and evidence-informed strategies, this role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 plus benefits like mentorship, health discounts, and hybrid work options. Join an organization committed to empowering the local community and making a real difference.

Benefits

Salary Packaging Benefits

Generous healthcare discounts

Discounted childcare

Free parking

Refer a friend incentive

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent.
• Experience designing and implementing impact measurement initiatives.
• Proficient in using Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement The Y WA's Impact Strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for social impact practices.
• Conduct research and trend analysis for program improvement.

Skills

Social impact measurement

Data analysis

Report writing

Relationship building

Use of online survey tools

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Quest:

Hello. We’re the Y WA (formerly the YMCA WA),

We’re on the lookout for a Social Impact Lead to join our welcoming team in Welshpool (Perth, WA) on a fixed term arrangement (up to 12 months - Parental Cover).

At Y WA, we’re a global brand with deep local roots, serving Australian communities since 1851. Every day, we empower young people, deliver health and wellbeing programs, provide childcare and education, and create opportunities for children and young people to flourish.

In this role, you’ll use your deep knowledge and skills in impact measurement and evaluation to demonstrate the efficacy of our various services and programs designed for children and young people.

And don’t worry—we believe in working hard and enjoying the perks that make it worthwhile!

• You’ll be earning $90,000 to $100,000 + 12% Super per annum
• Plus, Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $18,550 per yr)
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Genuine mentorship, training, and professional support
• Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
• Enjoy working hybrid, in the office, on site or at home
• Free parking
• Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
• Refer a friend incentive! ($500)
• Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Manager of Organisational Impact, you’ll play a key role in driving and embedding The Y WA’s Impact Strategy across the organisation. You’ll work on theories of change, program logic and data evaluation plans across our early years services, our youth services, and our family and children’s programs.

You’ll work with robust evidence informed models like Positive Youth Development – 5C’s and will work on ground breaking programs like our School Ready program in our Early Years spaces. You’ll support teams to collect and use data and insights for continuous program improvement and funding opportunities, while conducting research, trend analysis, and literature reviews to inform strategic decision‑making.

You’ll also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen social impact practices and partnerships and represent the Y WA within key professional networks such as SIMNA and the National YMCA Social Impact Leadership Team.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent
• Are passionate about driving positive social outcomes and making a real difference in the community.
• Have experience designing and implementing social impact measurement and evaluation initiatives
• Are confident and skilled using online survey tools like Qualtrics and the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) to collect, analyse, and interpret data to inform decisions and demonstrate impact.
• Can distil meaningful insights from quantitative and qualitative data, and create clear, compelling reports and communications for a variety of stakeholders from Board Members and Executive Leaders to service delivery teams, community stakeholders, and young people.
• Have excellent relationship‑building skills and enjoy collaborating across teams and with external partners.
• Can work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively.

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 how 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.

How to apply

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please email Alaa Salim at **********@ymcawa.org.au

Closing date: 23/12/2025

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.

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

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