Youth Events Officer - Leederville

Our Quest:

Hello, We’re the Y WA!

Join us as a Youth Events Officer and play a key role in creating engaging, inclusive and meaningful experiences for young people aged 11–25. Based at our HQ in Leederville, you’ll help plan and deliver a diverse range of music, arts, recreation and community events that connect young people and create positive opportunities for participation and engagement. We’re seeking an enthusiastic Youth Events Officer to join us a fixed term part time contract till July 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Your Perks

• You’ll be earning $91,065 - $97,987 per annum + 12% super (pro rata)
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out – meaning you pay less tax and take home more of your pay
• Part-time position offering flexible working days, 15 hours per week, on a fixed-term contract until July 2027, with the possibility of extension.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Generous discounts on corporate healthcare (up to 8%)
• Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• Work for a WA based not for profit with a long history of making a real difference in the local community
• Working in an organisation with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children first and foremost in everything we do.

What you’ll be doing

As a Youth Events Officer, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of music and community events, managing bookings, liaising with artists, bands and industry partners, coordinating event logistics, promotion and staff rosters. You’ll also oversee the GigSpace HQ in Leederville and ensure events are delivered safely and effectively. Alongside this, you’ll mentor young people, helping them build event management skills and ensuring their ideas and voices shape the events and activities delivered.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have experience creating, coordinating and delivering youth-focused events
• Have a relevant qualification in events management or music or a related discipline.
• Are confident engaging and communicating with young people, community stakeholders and industry partners
• Have excellent organisation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Are comfortable working outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends
• Hold a current C Class Driver’s Licence and National Police Clearance, with a current/ willing to obtain Working with Children Check required.

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

How to apply

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Alaa Salim +0473 153 855 or email at alaa.salim@ymcawa.org.au

Closing date: Friday the 18th of September, 2026
We may start interviews before the closing date.

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 ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and

Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.