• Newman | Permanent | Full Time | # 055
• Base Salary up to $88,697 p.a.
• Relocation Expenses
• Living Allowance

Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution* | Relocation expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate | Living Allowance up to $15K p.a. | Eligibility for Long Service Leave | Paid Parental Leave | Uniform Allowance | Employee Assistance Program | 50% Discount on Shire facilities & services.

The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Youth Engagement Officer.

Do you have?

• Diploma or higher qualification in Youth Work, Community Development, a social science discipline or similar, or a Certificate IV Youth Work and at least one year's demonstrated relevant work experience.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience in developing activities and programs for and with young people in a community setting.
• Current 'C' Class Drivers Licence valid in WA.

To be successful in this role, you will have recent experience in basic budget preparation, monitoring and administrative procedures. You will have ability to work with and lead young people and staff from diverse backgrounds and to work unsupervised within a small team environment. You will have well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, and computer skills.

Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

Download Information Pack here.

Contact Information

For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on (08) 9175 8000 or [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Engagement Officer - Newman enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to Apply

Next steps – Applicants are requested to submit an up to date resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in no more than 3 pages. Please apply via the "Apply Now" button.

Applications close the specified closing date ,however the Shire reserves the right to appoint the right applicant to this position prior to this time - Canvassing of Councilors or Selection Panel Members will disqualify.

A position description is attached.