Western Sydney Project Coordinator

The Western Sydney Project Coordinator is funded under the Department of Justice and Communities’ Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) program, focusing on community engagement and capacity building with young people and the youth sector in the Greater Western Sydney region. Reporting to our Youth Sector Development Manager, you will engage young people, in all their diversity, facilitating opportunities to participate in community, elevate their voice and drive systemic change. You will also be responsible for the capacity building and promotion of best practice in the Western Sydney youth sector, developing resources, coordinating training, facilitating forums and engaging services and youth workers in Youth Action’s policy and advocacy work.

Details

Qualifications

The ideal candidate 

We are looking are someone with a genuine commitment to social justice for young people and a vision for realising the potential for youth development. Our ideal candidate would also have the following:

- Minimum two years relevant work experience in project coordination, policy development and/or service delivery in the youth sector.
- Knowledge of youth development and youth participation principles.
- Understanding of social policy and programs that affect young people in NSW and Australia.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines and project targets, and adapting to changing priorities.

At Youth Action, we know our capacity to drive progressive change is increased when our team has a diversity of backgrounds and experiences relevant to the issues we work on. This role would particularly suit someone with community ties to Western Sydney or with the lived experience of being a young person in Western Sydney.

Other Information

The perks 

In joining Youth Action, you will have the opportunity to:

- Be part of a dynamic and skilled team of change makers, determined to challenge the status quo, effect systemic change and improve the lives of young people in NSW
- Join an organisation that respects your personal life. We work a 35-hour week with generous leave provisions, including ceremonial/cultural leave.
- Receive an above award salary: $83,000 (plus super and leave loading).
- Access both individual and team-wide learning, leadership and development programs, workshops and training (both on and off the job).

How to Apply

Download the position description online.

Please send applications or queries to apply@youthaction.org.au using the subject line ‘Western Sydney Project Coordinator application’ and include:

- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) responding to the selection criteria and outlining your suitability for this role.
- A current resume.

The selection criteria are listed in the position description, divided into ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’. It is important that you address all of these points and provide examples that demonstrate how you meet them. Although a useful approach, you do not necessarily have to structure your cover letter with headings/paragraphs for each point.

Youth Action is committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email once recruitment has been finalised. We endeavour to provide specific feedback and guidance for future applications where requested.

Youth Action

For over 30 years, Youth Action has been the peak body representing young people and the youth sector living and working in NSW. Our vision is for a society where all NSW young people are supported, engaged and valued.