Youth Activity Officer

About the role

The City of Swan is proud to support a vibrant and diverse community, with a strong foundation in youth development and engagement. We're looking for a passionate and energetic Youth Activity Officer to join our Youth Development team.

In this role, you'll connect with young people aged 12 to 25 across the City of Swan through various settings, including our youth centres, Bullseye (Bullsbrook), Ellenbrook Youth Centre and Dayton Youth & Family Hub. However this role extends beyond the youth centres, connecting with young people in the community through outreach, specialised programs and pop-up activities.

All Youth Development programs aim to provide safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces for young people to socialise, engage in recreation, and participate in their local community.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work alongside the team to deliver and supervise programs that promote inclusion, learning and participation for young people.
• Encourage youth participation through building positive relationships and creating welcoming, inclusive environments.
• Promote access to services and opportunities by providing information, referrals and guidance where appropriate.
• Contribute to safe practices by supporting risk assessments, maintaining duty of care and applying de-escalation skills where needed.
• Gather feedback from young people to help inform and improve programs and activities.
• Contribute to creating welcoming environments that celebrate diversity and affirm young people's identities.
• Contribute to creating safe and inclusive opportunities that empower young people to share their ideas, take on responsibilities and build leadership skills.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Youth Work or similar, or demonstrated progress towards qualification
• Have working knowledge of social, cultural and economic issues impacting young people and appropriate referral pathways to support
• Strong administration skills with competency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and build rapport in a range of settings
• Understanding of Youth Work Code of Ethics
• Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, during school holidays and occasional weekends for community and youth events
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Current 'C' Class driver's license and access to reliable vehicle
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• Current Working with Children Check

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The hourly rate for this position will be from $ $44.05 per hour, plus casual loading, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of 'one city, diverse people, culture and places' through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work.  We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ruaidhri directly on or

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Friday, 3 October 2025 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.