Aboriginal Youth Worker

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organization that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

The City of Cockburn’s Youth Services team are seeking an energetic, motivated and committed Youth Worker of Aboriginal descent to join the team and to contribute to the provision of positive outcomes for local youth who present ‘at-risk’.

The role will be to work within the community to provide advocacy, information, referral and diversion activities to Aboriginal youths who are at-risk, assisting them to reduce at-risk behavior, improve relationships and achieve goals as developed in case management plans.

This role is located at our state-of-the-art Youth Centre, based in Success. The position has a current contract until June 2027 with possibility of extension subject to ongoing funding.

About you

You enjoy collaborating with others, work well independently, and have a curiosity to learn. You’ll do great here if you are an excellent communicator who gets a sense of achievement out of being part of a bigger picture and helping people.

In addition, the successful applicant will possess.

• Demonstrated experience in working with at risk young people, including those from Aboriginal backgrounds, and young people with disabilities.
• Achieved or working towards relevant post-secondary qualifications e.g. Youth Studies, Youth Work, Social Work (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of challenging and engaging programs for young people.
• Experience working with the Aboriginal community and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current youth issues and trends
• Highly developed interpersonal, and well developed written and computer skills.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary : Starting from Level 4 Step 1 – Step 4 ($85,331.83 - $91,017.33) City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025 based on qualification and experience.

Need more information?   We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Shan Nicholas, Senior Youth Outreach Worker on (08) 9411 3880.

How to apply : Head to the City’s web site (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au), click “Job Vacancies” and “Apply”. All applications must be made via our online portal.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification / license checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date : Monday 17 November 2025 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserve the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.

Attachments :

• Position Description.pdf