Youth Project Officer

Youth Project Officer

Altone Youth Centre

Fixed-Term Contract until 31/10/2026

Part-Time – 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30am – 5:30pm)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Project Officer to lead the drop-in service at Altone Youth Centre, supporting young people aged 11–25. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and shape a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging space for local young people.

About us

At Youth Futures, every young person matters.

Our vision is of a world where every young person is valued and celebrated, no matter their background or circumstance. For 40 years, we've walked side by side with at-risk young West Australians, offering safe homes, flexible education programs, job training, and trauma-informed care. With warmth and inclusion, we create spaces where every young person feels valued, helping them heal, grow strong, and build brighter futures.

Key Responsibilities

Drop-in Program Leadership

• Lead Youth Worker for a drop-in program for the 12-18 age group
• Plan and facilitate meaningful and engaging term-based activities (e.g., cooking, art, life skills) aligned with program goals and funding outcomes
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people through active and targeted engagement
• Supervise participants and manage group dynamics to maintain a safe and inclusive environment
• Lead a small team of youth workers, providing support and debriefs
• Set up and pack down the drop-in space each day
• Design and deliver targeted drop-in sessions for the 18–25 age group, including support with advocacy, resume building, life skills and housing support

Program & Project Development

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate targeted structured activities that respond to the young people's interests and community needs
• Maintain positive community networks to coordinate engaging and informative sessions for young people during drop-in
• Coordinate and run school holiday programs in line with young people's interests and community needs
• Record and track service data and conduct regular participant feedback for ongoing service evaluation and reporting requirements

What you'll bring

• Qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, or a related field
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by young people accessing a drop-in service
• Skilled in group facilitation, mentoring and program delivery, with the ability to develop a wide range of youth-focused activities
• Proven leadership skills and ability to support and supervise a small team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to maintain clear and accurate records
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and service providers

Ready to make a difference?

If you're committed to keeping people safe and want to help change young lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.

Click "APPLY" to send us your resume and cover letter detailing why you are the right fit for this role.

Want to know more?

If you have any enquiries related to this position, please get in touch with Helaina, Homelessness and Support Services Coordinator, on

We can't wait to hear from you

Youth Futures values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply (supported training scholarships are available for certain positions).