About Uplyft
Uplyft (formerly Wanslea) is a leading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Founded in 1943, we have now expanded to offer a wide range of programs and services that support children, young people families at every stage of life.
Why join Uplyft?
At Uplyft, your work makes a real difference. You won’t just have a job — you
will support children, young people, and families, helping to build safer, stronger, and more
resilient communities.
We value people who bring their whole selves to work. Our team reflects our
commitment to diversity,inclusion, and collaboration, where differences are celebrated and every voice matters.
Joining Uplyft means being part of a professional, purpose-driven organisation where
your skills, ideas, and compassion help transform lives every day.
At Uplyft, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to this role including:
• Fixed Term part-time position (12 hours per week until 14th December 2026)
• Based at our Northam Office with free parking on site
• Salary starting from $112,057.22 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
• Opportunity to salary package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues
About the role
You will lead and manage a youth development program focused on supporting disadvantaged children to build emotional, social, and life skills. This role includes supervising the Youth Worker and Peer Support Worker, preparing contractual reports, and ensuring program compliance and quality. You will also contribute to continuous improvement, represent the program in stakeholder meetings, and strengthen collaborative partnerships to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
About you
You are an experienced youth services professional with a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience. You have a background in working with children or young people, especially those facing disadvantage, and understand the barriers to social engagement they experience. You bring strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to high-quality practice and child-safe environments. You are organized, proficient in administrative tasks, and able to travel within the service area as required.
Apply Now
Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acquisition Partner on 9245 2441
To learn more about Uplyft visit: http://www.uplyft.org.au.
To view the Position Description for this role, please copy and paste the link below into your browser:
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Uplyft reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Uplyft encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
Uplyft is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
