Youth Engagement Officer - Kalgoorlie Rec Centre

Youth Services | WA - Goldfields

OurQuest

Hello. We’re The Y WA!

We’re a global brand, but we’re also a local not-for-profit thatbelieves in the power of inspired young people.

The Kalgoorlie Recreation Centre is more than a place to stayactive, it’s a community hub where people come together, buildconnections and flourish. Alongside our recreation and fitnessfacilities, we deliver youth programs that help young peopledevelop new skills, build confidence and feel connected to theircommunity.

As a Youth Engagement Officer, you’ll play an important role insupporting the delivery of engaging, inclusive and recreationalactivities for young people across Kalgoorlie and the surroundingGoldfields community. Working alongside our Youth Services team,you’ll help create positive experiences where young people canexplore their interests, participate in activities and developmeaningful connections.

If you’re passionate about working with young people, enjoycreating engaging activities and want to make a genuine differencein your local community, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Awesome Perks

• You’ll be earning $50.61 - $54.27 per hour + 12% super
• Plus, an additional $5.35 remote hourly allowance!
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Refer a friend incentive ($500)
• Paid professional training / development & Free EmployeeAssistance Program
• 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

You’ll support our Youth Services team to deliver engagingsocial and recreational programs for young people aged 6-26 acrossthe Goldfields. You’ll help plan and facilitate activities thatbuild confidence, develop skills and strengthen communityconnections, while working collaboratively with Youth Workers torespond to young people’s needs and interests. Your role will alsoinvolve building positive relationships, creating safe andinclusive environments, completing administrative tasks,maintaining program assets and upholding the Y’s safeguardingpolicies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all youngpeople.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Preferably hold or working towards a qualification in YouthWork, Education, Community Work, Social Work or anotherrelevant discipline, with equivalent experience.
• Have experience working with young people, particularlythose from culturally diverse backgrounds or young people atrisk.
• Are able to work afternoon shifts until 6pmoccasionally
• Understand the issues and challenges facing young peopleand can communicate with them in a positive, respectful andengaging way.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team while also usingyour initiative and working independently when required.
• Have strong verbal communication, interpersonal and timemanagement skills.
• Are willing and able to work outside standard hours,including evenings and weekends.
• Have an understanding of the WA Youth Work Code of Ethics,or willing to develop your knowledge.
• Hold a current WA C-class driver’s licence.
• Hold or be able to obtain current National Police Clearanceand Working with Children Check, as required for the role.
• Hold, or be able to obtain, the required First Aid and FoodHandling/Safety certificates.

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:

Monday the 30th of November,2026

We may start interviews before the closingdate.

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

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