Youth Project Officer
Quinta DiLolloListed 18 Sep 2026
Closes 18 Oct 2026
Your new company
Hays is partnering with a well-established not-for-profit organisation seeking a passionate Project Officer to support the delivery of youth-focused wellbeing and community programs across Perth. This newly created position has been established to support organisational growth and program expansion. Working within a collaborative and supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with schools, families and community organisations while coordinating programs that positively impact children and young people. The organisation is known for its strong focus on professional development, flexible work arrangements and employee wellbeing.
Your new role
As the Project Officer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, facilitating and evaluating youth-focused programs delivered across schools and community settings. You will work closely with education providers, community organisations and families to create engaging programs that promote wellbeing, resilience, participation and positive outcomes for young people. The role offers a diverse mix of stakeholder engagement, program delivery, school outreach, event coordination and community development activities. You will also assist with the coordination of school holiday programs, youth initiatives and occasional overnight camps.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience delivering programs within education, youth, community or human services environments and enjoy building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
You will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in community development, education, youth work, social work, human services or a related discipline
- Experience designing, coordinating and delivering programs for children and young people
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships with schools, families and community organisations
- Experience coordinating school holiday programs, community activities or youth-focused initiatives
- Strong organisational, facilitation and project coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
- Experience working with culturally diverse communities is highly regarded
- Current WA Driving Licence and Working with Children Check
Knowledge of youth development frameworks, wellbeing programs and community engagement approaches will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and provides a supportive and flexible working environment.
Benefits include:
- Salary packaging benefits
- Five weeks annual leave
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Access to long service leave after seven years
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunity to coordinate engaging youth and community programs
- Supportive team culture with ongoing supervision and development
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Officer, Youth Worker, Community Development Officer or Education Program Coordinator looking to make a meaningful contribution within a values-driven organisation.
What you need to do now
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