Youth Engagement Officer

Youth Engagement Officer – Drive to the Future
Based in Collie, WA
Part-Time or Casual Role - $36.71 - $45.28 per hour plus penalties
Must be available: Wednesday 2pm – 6pm, Thursday 2pm – 6pm and Friday 2pm – 8pm. 

Become a Youth Engagement Officer at Collie PCYC within  our Drive to the Future program! 

Our Drive to the Future program supports young people who face barriers to getting their driver's license, supporting them through every stage from collecting identification,  completing theory and practical driving tests, and achieving their logbook hours. 

As a Youth Engagement Officer, you will be a positive role model and provide practical in-car guidance for young people to reach their goal of obtaining a Driver's License. 

About the Role: 
Reporting to the Youth Program Coordinator, you will:

• Provide hands-on guidance for young people as they work towards their driver's license and broader life goals. This includes being in the car and providing supervised log book driving hours. 
• Foster a safe, supportive and empowering environment where young people can thrive.
• Support in running an effective, inclusive and high-impact program.

Why join our team:

• Competitive industry award rates - WA PCYC is committed to supporting the community and that includes you!
• Access to exclusive discounts and vouchers - including Woolworths, Amazon, and more!
• Flexible work and leave arrangements - work hours to suit your life!
• Career development opportunities - we continue to provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals.

About you:

• Experience working with or engaging at-risk youth and a genuine passion for empowering young people
• Current WA Driver's License (held for a minimum 4 years)
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Current Senior Fist Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain) 
• Possess a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance with no driving limitations. 
• Cert IV in Youth Work or Community Services, or relevant experience is highly desirable. 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now! For more information, please contact our HR team on ••••@wapcyc.com.au. 

At PCYC we embrace diversity and inclusivity through our organisation. We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse community groups, cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, people with disabilities and individuals of all ages. 

We encourage early applications, as interviews will commence as suitable candidates are identified. PCYC reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found prior.

PCYC is a child safe organisation. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and we are committed to providing a child safe environment.