Youth Program Support Worker

• Max-Term until 30 July 2027
• Part-Time opportunity, 0.2 FTE
• Location: Rockingham

 ABOUT THE ROLE

The Youth Program Support Worker will work in the Defence Kids program, assisting in the delivery of safe, engaging and inclusive programs for children and young people. Working alongside the Youth Program Facilitator, the role supports participant engagement, activity implementation and set-up and pack down of program spaces and resources.

DUTIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Assist the Youth Program Facilitator in delivering the Defence Kids Program to ensure efficient and effective program delivery in line with Ngala’s Strategic direction and contractual obligations.
2. Encourage engagement and participation during group sessions.
3. Assist in preparing activity spaces, equipment and resources prior to sessions. Pack away equipment and materials following each session.
4. Assist with attendance records and other administrative tasks as required.
5. Contribute ideas to improve participant engagement and program delivery.

ABOUT YOU

Knowledge and Skills

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience working with the target group or in a similar position in Community Services/Teaching/Education Assistant or Social Work.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate IT level of competency.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and ages individually and in groups.
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines and manage multiple caseloads.
• Understand, and honour, the histories, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• Understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements related to the work environment.
• Understanding of the imperatives of working in a school environment.
• Knowledge and skill to model the Family Partnership approach.

Role requirements

• Ability to work across other Ngala sites as required.
• Possession of a current National Police Certificate.
• Possession of current WA driver’s licence.
• Possession of current Working with Children check

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are due by 5.00pm, Tuesday 8 September 2026 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

If you have any queries, please contact Rhiarn Baker, Senior Coordinator South ******@ngala.com.au.

ABOUT US

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 135 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

CULTURE

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.