Youth Centre Manager

Posted: April 09, 2024 Are you a community, education or youth services leader looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have management experience and looking to make a difference in the community? With subsidised housing available and a vehicle, this is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for that next step in their career, and the chance to build on the PCYC footprint in the Kimberley. If this is you, come join our PCYC team as Youth Centre Manager in sunny Kununurra! WA PCYC is one of WA’s leading youth organisations, working with the WA Police Force and the community for over 80 years. Our mission is simple - to help all children and young people achieve their potential. Our programs and partnerships all centre around making a difference in a young person’s life by creating opportunities to build capacity, life skills and self-empowerment. Why join our team: Competitive remuneration - a total renumeration package of up to $130,000 plus superannuation per annum Salary packaging - up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free! (meaning more take home income after tax) for being part of NFP. Relocation assistance - allowance and flights to the warm and beautiful Kununurra for relocating applicants Subsidised housing - 3x2 subsidised housing available for our successful applicant Access to centre vehicle - available for all your transport needs including travels to and from work Plus more including: Access to exclusive discounts and vouchers Flexible work and leave arrangements Career development opportunities Employee Assistance Program About the Role: Kununurra is one of our newest Centres, established in 2019 to meet critical community needs. The Youth Centre Manager plays a pivotal role in leading the Kununurra Youth Centre, overseeing PCYC’s core diversionary program-safeSPACE, and working alongside young people and community to achieve positive outcomes. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving impact in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for: Co-designing, delivering and evaluating innovative diversionary programs for Youth At Risk Developing collaborative partnerships within the community to provide activities and programs that align with the PCYC mission and best meet the needs of the local community Building stakeholder relationships in the local community Providing leadership, management, supervision and support to all staff, paid and unpaid Ensuring the successful performance of Centre operations, including daily operations, staff management, governance, financial management, facilities and compliance Representing PCYC within the local community and develop stakeholder relationships About you: Tertiary Qualifications in Youth Services, Community Development or related field. Extensive experience in these areas will also be considered Operational experience, including delivering, monitoring and evaluating a range of programs, managing and leading staff, facilities, contractors/stakeholders Ability to represent PCYC as an ambassador in Kununurra A strong understanding of delivering services in regional locations Strong networking and relationship building skills, ability to work closely with partners, colleagues and community stakeholders Ability to develop the capacity of your team, and to make change Experienced in financial management, business plans and budgets A commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people Ability to obtain a valid Working with Children card and National Police Clearance If this sounds like your next role, apply now as applications close 23 April 2024: Be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance issued within a 6-month period. Update your resume and cover letter Click on ‘’Apply’’ below! PCYC promotes a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from diverse community groups, cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, disabilities or ages to apply. PCYC is a child safe organisation. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and we are committed to providing a child safe environment. WA PCYC reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found prior.