More Than Just a Job!

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Step into the world of Statewide Services Business Support, where your work is more than just a job.

The Community Youth Support Worker plays a vital role in improving outcomes for at-risk children, young people and their families by delivering targeted early intervention, engagement and support services that enhance safety, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Working within the Target 120 program and the Target 120 CaLD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) Youth Engagement Pilot, the position supports young people who are at risk of contact with the justice system through culturally responsive, strengths-based and family-centred approaches. The role works collaboratively with young people, families, communities and service providers to address complex needs, reduce risk factors associated with offending behaviour, and strengthen connections to education, community and support services.

The Community Youth Support Worker is responsible for:

• Identifying, engaging and building positive, trusting relationships with at-risk children, young people and their families to improve safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.
• Providing practical support, guidance and advice to assist children, young people and families to address challenges and access appropriate services and resources.
• Supporting Community Youth Officers in the delivery of case management and intervention activities for young people and families engaged with the Department.
• Working collaboratively with families and key stakeholders to promote stability, routine and positive family functioning within the home environment.
• Facilitating access to culturally appropriate services and supports that respond to the unique needs of young people and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, particularly those of African descent.
• Building effective partnerships with community organisations, schools, government agencies and service providers to coordinate support and strengthen protective factors for vulnerable young people.
• Contributing to the delivery of early intervention initiatives that reduce the likelihood of offending behaviour and support positive engagement with family, education, employment and community networks.

This role requires a compassionate and proactive approach, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to empowering young people and families to achieve positive and sustainable change.

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information.

We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations, outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Ifrah Abdullahi, Principal Project Officer, on 0411438297 or email Ifrah.Abdullahi@communities.wa.gov.au.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Opportunities Available

• Recruitment Pool: This recruitment pool may be used to fill various fixed term or permanent, full-time and part-time positions arising within the next 12 months.
• Current Vacancies: there are currently 2 full-time fixed-term positions available immediately until June 2028 with possibility of extension/permanency.

Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application

How to Apply – It’s Easy
Select “Apply for Job” and upload the following documents (Word or PDF only):

1. Your current resume/CV.
2. A short written statement up to two [2] pages addressing all the Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the following Suitability Requirements:

• Job Requirements/JDF: As per the Selection Criteria on the JDF including Demonstrated experience working with young people experiencing vulnerability, disadvantage, disengagement, or other complex needs. Demonstrated experience supporting and engaging culturally and linguistically diverse youth at risk.
• Organisational Requirement: 
  - Must be able to travel to Mirrabooka and across North Metropolitan Perth.
  - Must be able to start as soon as possible.   
  

The Suitability Requirements may be assessed at any stage of the recruitment process, which may include interview, referee reports and/or other assessment methods.

Appointment is subject to meeting all Suitability Requirements.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Erin Cronan, HR Advisor at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au and via phone 0411 570 041.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.  

Need Assistance?

If you would like to discuss:

• adjustments,
• alternative formats,
• recruitment enquiries or,
• technical issues

Contact: Erin Cronan, HR Advisor at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au and via phone 0411 570 041

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers

National Relay Service:
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727
SMS Relay: 0423 677 767

Privacy Notice
Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act). By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy.

Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.