Coordinator Youth Development

About the role

The City of Rockingham is recruiting a Coordinator Youth Development, a permanent, full-time position (average of 38 hours per week) in its Community Capacity Building team. The role coordinates activities aligned with the City's Strategy for Early Years, Children and Young People 2024-2030, oversees the day-to-day staffing, operations and programming of the Rockingham Youth Centre, and works with schools, community partners and young people. The closing date is 16 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, guidance and support to a team of youth development staff, ensuring programs and services meet the needs and aspirations of young people in the City of Rockingham.
• Oversee a portfolio of youth programs, events and activities, including workshops, arts initiatives, recreation opportunities, school holiday programs and youth centre sessions.
• Facilitate youth engagement and participation initiatives with schools, community partners and young people to amplify youth voice and build capacity.
• Activate and manage the City's Youth Centre, keeping it a safe, welcoming and innovative space for young people.
• Collaborate with other City teams and external stakeholders to activate spaces and facilities across the City.

Required profile

• Leadership: high-level leadership skills with demonstrated experience coordinating and managing a team.
• Facility management: experience managing and overseeing a community facility.
• Youth sector knowledge: comprehensive knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements, youth work principles and ethics.
• Communication and strategy: strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication, including research, analysis, report writing, strategy development, contract oversight and grant management.
• Financial management: well-developed budget and project management skills.

What we offer

• Salary of $121,967 - $129,224 per year, inclusive of a $10,000 profession allowance.
• Option to work a 19-day month or a 9-day fortnight.
• Vehicle for commuter use, or private use via salary contribution.
• Two extra paid days off per year; 12% superannuation with a co-contribution option.
• Health and wellbeing program with annual physical activity subsidy, free flu vaccinations, skin cancer checks, mental health programs and EAP services.
• Training and development, including paid study leave and study fees.
• Salary packaging options.

Applications are made online by addressing the five selection criteria listed in the advert; applications not addressing them will not be considered. An information pack is available on the City's website.