• Full Time Permanent
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
• 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in youth development to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Youth Coordinator with a passion for youth engagement.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

• Oversee the design, development, coordination and provision of program activities including the Shire's weekly Youth Drop-In service, as well as school holiday programs, youth-related grants and funding programs, youth events and other targeted support programs.
• Lead and undertake appropriate community engagement processes to inform the delivery of events, programs and activities relevant to young people.
• Undertake staff supervision, recruitment, training and performance review requirements, including providing support to staff for continual professional development purposes.
• Lead and contribute to the development of policies and procedures relevant to the Youth Development Team to support delivery of safe and effective program outcomes.
• Develop and foster ongoing relationships with funding bodies (including but not limited to state and Federal Departments) and corporate sponsors, as relevant to the functions of the Youth team.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and skillset:

• Relevant qualifications and minimum three years' experience in the area of Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services and/or Community Development.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead and manage teams to maximise their performance and job satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong partnerships and with service providers, government agencies, education providers and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of community development principles
• Experience in managing budgets, securing funding and administering grants for youth or community programs and initiatives.

The Important Stuff!

We will negotiate a great salary with you up to $97,000 depending on the experience you bring to the role.

Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
• Two additional Local Government days off per year
• The option of Purchased Leave
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
• Free Onsite Parking

About the Shire!

With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Applications close midday Thursday 28 May 2026, but we are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions. The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.