Youth Officer – Western - Part Time

Closing Date:
Reference number:
10919
Salary package:
$88,618p.a.
Date Added:

Ref: 10919

Salary Package: $88,618 per annum pro rata plus super

38 hours per fortnight

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an exciting opportunity for two suitably experienced and self-motivated individuals to join our Youth Services team.  The roles will be based primarily at the Youth Shed in Karratha with an expectation to also work across various City locations as required. The role offers an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

  • Allowances
  • Six weeks annual leave
  • 13% Superannuation

The Youth Officer will operate under the general direction of the Senior Youth Officer and is responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating youth programs, for young people aged 11 – 18 residing in the City of Karratha. These programs will activate the City’s youth facilities and focus on positive socialization and safe recreation.

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Qualification in (or working towards) youth work, social work and/or community services is highly desirable
  • Experience in working within the youth services field is highly desirable
  • Ability and willingness to work outside of ‘normal working hours’ as defined in the City of Karratha Enterprise Agreement, weekend availability is desirable
  • National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Current Provide First Aid Certificate
  • Current C class driver’s licence

Applications are to include a CV, completed application form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.

For enquiries about this position, please contact Sarah Corker or Jenna Cunningham on 9186 8543.

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Tuesday 31st May 2022.  They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.

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