Youth Engagement Officer

About the Waalitj Foundation:

The Waalitj Foundation is a not for profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our diverse work force, which is led by our First Australian role models. We are passionate about our focus in providing education and employment opportunities.

About the Role:

The Waalitj Foundation is looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to partner with the Midland and Joondalup Police Forces to provide culturally appropriate support services to First Nations youth and their families. The Youth Engagement Officer position will work with participants who have been referred by the police force to assist with transitioning program participants into the workforce and providing non-judgmental support to enable the transition.

The position will work with participants and their families to cross skills gaps and set them up with a strong support network to make a meaningful change for individuals and their community.

The role offers extensive training opportunities and support to the successful applicant.

This is a full-time position under a fixed term contract.

About you:

To be suitable for this role you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of building positive relationships and providing culturally appropriate support to participants with complex needs, and their families.

• Knowledge of the problems that confront First Nations youth and practical experience in providing support to people struggling with these circumstances.

• Experience working with justice clients or within justice services/custodial settings is an advantage

• Ability to gather data and complete reporting requirements to meet quality assurance and contractual obligations

• Ability to build a network of support providers to provide assistance for program participants and their families.

Essential Requirements:

• Department of Justice and Police Clearances (or ability to obtain)

• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

• C Class Driver's Licence

What We Offer You:

• 9 Day fortnight

• An attractive salary including Salary Packaging

• Company vehicle available for use

• Professional development opportunities

• A friendly and supportive work environment

Please note this is an Identified Position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants only.

Application details:

Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume addressing the work-related requirements by Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

NB: Shortlisting may occur prior to closing date

About you:

To be suitable for this role you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of building positive relationships and providing culturally appropriate support to participants with complex needs, and their families.

• Knowledge of the problems that confront First Nations youth and practical experience in providing support to people struggling with these circumstances.

• Experience working with justice clients or within justice services/custodial settings is an advantage

• Ability to gather data and complete reporting requirements to meet quality assurance and contractual obligations

• Ability to build a network of support providers to provide assistance for program participants and their families.

Essential Requirements:

• Department of Justice and Police Clearances (or ability to obtain)

• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

• C Class Driver's Licence

What We Offer You:

• 9 Day fortnight

• An attractive salary including Salary Packaging

• Company car available for use

• Professional development opportunities

• A friendly and supportive work environment

Please note this is an Identified Position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants only.

Application details:

Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume addressing the work-related requirements by 5pm on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

NB: Shortlisting may occur prior to closing date