AddressOur quest:
Hello. We’re The Y WA.
We’re a global brand, but we’re also that local (Not-For-Profit), that believes in the power of inspired young people. It’s a bold statement, but its true, just ask our amazing young people who use our range of youth services across WA. They’ll probably tell you about ‘HQ’ (in Leederville). This unique all ages music venue is a safe place for young people to attend live music events and attend a variety of arts programs.
We’re looking for an experienced Youth Events Officer on a part time fixed term contract who’s keen to hang with us at ‘HQ’. Your passion for Live music, events management and the arts will see you coordinating events and grant funded programs for our gig events space while making a positive impact on our talented young people. Check out your awesome perks below.
Your awesome perks
- $80,964 to $87,126 + 11% Super per annum (Pro Rata)
- Plus, Salary Packaging Benefits (claim up to $18,550 per yr)
- Fixed term Part time contract (15 hours per week)
- Flexible working days and hours
- Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
- Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children
What you’ll be doing
This unique role will coordinate operations in our famous THE Y HQ GigSpace. You’ll oversee the managing of events and bookings in our gig space with up-and-coming talented artists along with coordinating grants funded programs. One of these programs is the award-winning Youth Squad. This is a group of passionate young people who have a keen interest in events management. You will be required to facilitate the group and impart your wisdom around events management. At the end of shift, you’ll probably feel pretty chuffed. So, you should. You’ve just made another positive impact to our young people lives!
You’ll be great in this role if you…
- Have a Cert III (or greater) in Youth Work, Education, Community Work, Social Work or other relevant discipline and equivalent experience
- Experience in creating and executing youth focused events
- Experience in events management and working in the live music industry
- Understanding of the WA Youth Work Code of Ethics
- Hold a current C class driver’s license.
- Can obtain National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
- Can obtain a HLTAID003 First Aid certificate
- Can obtain a Food Handling/Safety Certificate (Desirable)
- Ability to work outside of normal working hours, including weekends and evenings
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 Jason Addis on 0499 792 ***.
Closing date: Thursday, 4th July 2024
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/
