Salary Range: $82,394 - $95,755 pa + superannuation
Supporting young people. Strengthening communities.
Council is seeking a Youth Coordinator to deliver practical, inclusive and responsive youth services for young people aged 10–24 years, while contributing to the delivery of our Healthy Communities Program. This role sits at the intersection of youth development, community wellbeing and local partnerships, with a strong focus on meaningful engagement and real-world outcomes.
In this role, you will plan, coordinate and deliver a range of youth programs aligned with youth development principles and community needs. This includes facilitating a youth drop-in centre twice per week during school terms, creating a safe and welcoming space where young people feel heard, respected and supported. You will also integrate health, wellbeing and resilience-focused activities into programs, ensuring alignment with Council’s Healthy Communities objectives.
The position also supports education and skills development initiatives, including coordination of a youth careers expo, and helps young people access information and pathways that support long-term wellbeing, participation and employment.
You will work closely with schools, service providers, community organisations and internal Council teams, contributing to project delivery, grant activity and reporting against the Healthy Communities Masterplan. This role requires strong organisation, sound judgement and a genuine understanding that youth work is rewarding, complex and rarely predictable. If you are committed to ethical practice, collaboration and creating positive opportunities for young people, we encourage you to apply
This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.
Selection criteria include:
- Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Experience delivering youth programs and activities for young people aged 10–24 years.
- Demonstrated ability to engage young people and facilitate inclusive group-based activities.
- Experience working collaboratively with schools, community organisations and service providers.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding requirements, mandatory reporting obligations and youth work best practice.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and program documentation.
- Current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain).
- Current Class C Driver Licence.
It is a plus if you have experience coordinating education, training or employment-focused programs for young people, experience working within a grant-funded program environment and willingness to undertake additional accredited training to deliver Youth Individualised Support.
Benefits of working for Council
Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including
- Great leave opportunities
- Long service leave after 5 years
- 1 RDO every 4 weeks
- Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
- Carer’s leave
- 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
- Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
- Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay!
- Support for training and professional development
- Formal training opportunities
- Access to thousands of free online training courses
- Weekly pay cycle
- Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
- Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
- Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
- Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
- Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
- Generous uniform allowance
About Warrumbungle Shire Council
Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.
With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.
At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.
Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 15 February 2026.
For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.