Youth Development Officer

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing August 2026 with possible extension (6 months)

Broome Residential College is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Youth Development Officer.

The Role

The Youth Development Officer plays a key role in enhancing student wellbeing, engagement and participation by planning, coordinating and delivering a range of recreational, cultural and wellbeing programs. This includes organising activities, camps, outings and targeted initiatives that promote resilience, positive behaviour and meaningful connections to school and community.

Working collaboratively with the College Manager, staff, families and external service providers, the role supports students through individual, small-group and whole-of-college programs. The position assists in identifying student needs, developing intervention and engagement strategies, establishing support networks, and coordinating access to relevant services to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes.

The Youth Development Officer provides advice and support to college staff on student wellbeing matters and contributes to case management processes through participation in case conferences and stakeholder meetings. The role also undertakes administrative responsibilities, including maintaining student records, preparing reports, documenting case notes and ensuring accurate data management to support effective service delivery.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Kimberley Region and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuatio…