Youth Voice Coordinator

Youth & Government

Permanent

$70,000 FTE + Super, Benefits & PBI Packaging

2-3 days per week, Hybrid - Pennant Hills Office

Ready to inspire the next generation?

At The Y NSW, our team empowers and inspires young people, providing a safe space to grow and be heard. Join The Y to empower more children and young people with life and leadership skills in our programs that enable them to have a voice.

Join us for a rewarding career creating life-changing impact for young people in NSW.

Are you passionate about empowering young people and shaping the future of youth advocacy and civic engagement in NSW? Are you a current student, or recent graduate with a background or interest in community services, youth engagement, or public policy? If so, we invite you to apply for the Youth Voice Coordinator role at The Y NSW.

About the Role

As the Youth Voice Coordinator, you will lead the coordination and delivery of the Y NSW Youth Parliament program and support other youth voice initiatives across our organisation. This is a dynamic opportunity to work directly with young people, volunteers, and stakeholders in government and community sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Youth Parliament camps and events, ensuring smooth logistics and participant wellbeing.
• Facilitate youth consultations and develop content that empowers participants to engage in civic processes.
• Manage participant communications, social media, and training resources.
• Support the delivery of the Y NSW's Youth Voice Plan and advocacy projects.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• A student or recent graduate in youth work, social sciences, or political science/policy.
• Passionate about youth empowerment and community engagement.
• Organised, proactive, and possesses good time management skills.
• Experienced (or keen to learn) in parliamentary processes and youth program delivery.
• Skilled in communication, leadership, and working with diverse cohorts of young people.
• Familiarity with social media management and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in mentoring or supporting the well-being of young people with diverse needs.
• Knowledge of NSW government processes and youth advocacy frameworks.
• A youth worker qualification will be highly considered.

A successful candidate must hold a valid NSW Working With Children Check, or be willing to obtain one, along with a Police Check.

Why Join Us?

At The Y NSW, we believe in healthier, happier, and connected communities. You'll be part of a team that values honesty, respect, caring, responsibility, and safety. This role offers hands-on experience in youth leadership, policy engagement, and community impact.

Apply Now

Ready to lead with purpose? Tap into your potential and make a difference at the Y NSW.

Include a Cover Letter outlining your motivation to take on the role and career aspirations for the future.

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 37 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Benefits & Experience

The Y offers a range of benefits including:

• Public Benevolent Institution Salary Packaging
• Leave loading · Free access to Y sites & programs
• Discounts on a range of products and services including groceries
• Branded clothing supplied
• Paid essential training & development
• Additional leave including wellbeing days
• Reward & recognition program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reconciliation Action Plan

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe.