Youth Development Projects Officer

• Part Time (0.8 FTE – 30.4 hours per week) | Flexible options considered
• Temporary contract to 30 June 2026
• Level Five | Salary: $90,690 to $96,605 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation
• Vacancy 109/2025

The opportunity

Are you passionate about empowering young people through vibrant, inclusive events and youth programs?

Our Community Services team is looking for a highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic individual to fill the temporary part-time position of Youth Development Projects Officer.  Working within the Youth Development team, you will design, develop and deliver projects that benefit young people.

Working across the youth and community sector, you will be responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders to create innovative and focussed projects that will benefit young people with a range of outcomes which may include; supporting youth leadership, celebrating young people's achievements, facilitating youth access to training and employment, promoting health and wellbeing outcomes for young people and other projects that align with the City of Mandurah's new Youth Strategy.

This role is responsible for coordinating the planning, promotion, and delivery of youth-focussed events, programs and activities.  Key duties include collaborating with community partners, managing event logistics and budgets, and ensuring meaningful youth engagement throughout the event lifecycle.

To be successful in these roles, you will:

• Degree level qualification in events, education, community development, social science or other relevant discipline
• Current National Police Clearance (within 6 months of date of issue)
• Valid Working with Children Check (or ability to apply)
• Previous Local Government experience (desirable)
• Significant experience in working with the community and development of projects that address and respond to community needs with proven outcomes
• Experience working with young people
• Experience in facilitation, networking and project management
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

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

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great To apply please visit our Careers page at Further information can be obtained by calling Sian Brown, Coordinator Youth Development, on

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment page.

Casey MihovilovichChief Executive Officer