Assistant Coordinator Youth Development

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham’s Youth Centre is entering an exciting new era – and with it comes fresh opportunities for passionate, driven community development professionals. Our vibrant, modern facility features a state-of-the-art gaming room, pool table, arts and crafts space, chill-out zone, and fully equipped kitchen, creating an inspiring environment to work and connect with young people.

Do you thrive on empowering young people and strengthening community connections? Are you looking for a role where every day brings something new, where you successfully enable your team to grow and where creativity isn’t just welcomed — it’s essential? If you’re motivated to make a real impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is your moment to shine.

With renewed leadership and a clear, future-focused vision, we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic team members ready to bring bold ideas to life and deliver innovative programs aligned with the City’s Strategy for Early Years, Children and Young People.

Why You Should Apply:

• Lead with Purpose: Make a real difference by providing supportive leadership and guidance that builds team capability and helps staff feel genuinely engaged, empowered and valued.
• People Person: Build strong partnerships and become a trusted go-to for staff, young people, community groups, and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and meaningful collaboration.
• Showcase Your Skills: Use your exceptional organisational skills to manage administrative, reporting, marketing and resource responsibilities to ensure efficient service operations and compliance with relevant Council requirements.
• Always Something Different: Manage a vibrant calendar packed with exciting youth focused community events, impactful programs, and innovative projects that keep your work fresh and rewarding.
• Master Multi-Tasker: Bring your excellent time management and multitasking skills to a role that challenges you to adapt and stay calm under pressure when things change.
• Grow With Us: Join a supportive, forward-thinking team that genuinely values your professional development and invests in your growth.

What We Are Offering:

• A gross annual salary range of $99,138 - $106,623 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications)
• Option to work a 19 day month or a 9 day fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Two additional paid days of leave per annum
• 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to a matching 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles

How to Apply:

An information package, including the position description and selection criteria, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 9am, Monday 23 February 2026

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require support submitting your application, or adjustments throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.