Senior Youth Worker jobs

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 inspirational Senior Youth Workers to join the team from the beginning and play a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe environment where young people can build positive connections, access support and participate in meaningful activities.

If you're passionate about working with young people and want to make a meaningful difference in a regional community, check out our awesome perks below!

Your awesome perks

• If you’re part time, you’ll be earning $104,188.50 to $108,907.50 + 12% super per annum (pro rata)
• If you prefer a casual opportunity, you’ll earn $66.79 to $69.81 + 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 play a key role in delivering the Newman Night Space program, working directly with young people to create positive, safe and engaging experiences. You’ll plan, deliver and evaluate a range of educational, recreational and diversionary activities, while providing individualised support, identifying needs and connecting young people with appropriate services and pathways. You’ll help create a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe environment, build strong relationships with young people, families, carers and community stakeholders, and supervise and mentor Youth Support Workers. You’ll also contribute to rosters, team meetings, reporting, data collection and program planning, while ensuring safeguarding, risk management and compliance requirements are consistently met.

Your weekly work schedule:

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

You could be working 5 to 24 hours per week (approx - depending on service demand & your availability)

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have a genuine passion for working with young people, particularly young people who may be at risk or disengaged.
• Have experience delivering youth programs, outreach, individual support or community-based services.
• Can demonstrate culturally safe and trauma-informed practice.
• Are able to work evening shifts and weekend shifts on Saturday
• Hold, or are willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services or another relevant field, or have relevant transferable industry experience.
• Hold a current WA C Class Driver's Licence.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Hold current First Aid and CPR, or be willing to obtain these qualifications.

Relevant experience in remote or regional youth services, outreach, case management, community engagement or working with culturally diverse communities will be highly regarded.

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.

How to apply:

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter (specifying if a casual or part-time position is of interest) 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 alaa.salim@ymcawa.org.au or call at 0473 153 855.

Closing date: Saturday, the 7th of November, 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: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

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