The West Coast Eagles is an iconic Australian sporting brand with over 100,000 members. In its 35-year history, the club has played in six Grand Finals and won four of these (1992, 1994, 2006 and 2018). In 2019 the team launched its own WAFL team followed by an AFLW team in 2020. The club also has wide-spanning community and regional programs and is invested in a number of charity organisations including the Waalitj Foundation.
About the role
This is a 12 month contract (maternity cover) based in Port Hedland (Pilbara). The Youth Engagement Coordinator is responsible for leading the strategic direction, stakeholder collaboration and program supervision of youth programs within the Town of Port Hedland and surrounding Pilbara communities. This role will lead and support the facilitation and development of programs and services to support young people which will include overseeing the coordination of youth activities to the wider community. In particular, our strategy aims to:
- Build community resilience and more youth leaders through programs and role models;
- Strengthen relationships within the community and contribute to creating more vibrant, livable and sustainable towns.
- Improve the support available to young people through increased collaboration, partnerships and healthy social networks.
Reporting to the Manager – Regional programs, additionally, you will be responsible for:
- Coordinating meaningful after school activities to engage local youth.
- Strengthening engagement between existing youth services and other relevant agencies.
- Building capacity of local volunteers, coaches and clubs.
- Assisting with coordination and delivery of competitions/carnivals to promote active lifestyles.
- Assisting with coordination, development and delivery of the club’s education programs, including the Naitanui Academy, Female Academy and 2nd Generation Academy.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of the club’s game development programs including the Naitanui Academy, Female Academy and 2nd Generation Academy.
- Facilitating regional community appearances and events for Perth-based staff and players.
- Liaising with the WAFC to support the coordination of the club’s grassroots football programs including Eagles Faction Footy, Eagles Cup and Eagles Schoolboys Cup.
- Contributing to the external communication of programs through the West Coast Eagles website and social media channels.
Our ideal person
This role will suit an enthusiastic individual with strong ties to Port Hedland and surrounding Pilbara communities. You will have a passion for building meaningful relationships, promoting community engagement and developing opportunities for local youth. Additionally, it would be ideal if you had:
- Knowledge of youth in the Pilbara.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including high proficiency in public speaking and presenting clinics and events.
- Experience working with local government and relevant agencies.
- High proficiency in social media engagement.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proactive, positive and enthusiastic approach.
- Ability to successfully develop, implement and evaluate programs and projects.
- Strong knowledge of the West Coast Eagles, AFL and the sporting industry.
- Tertiary qualification/s in Education or relevant field or extensive experience in the community and youth development sector highly desirable.
How to apply
Please include a resume and covering letter detailing why you are the best person for this role. Please note that only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Applications close 12pm, Friday 30 January 2026. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note our office will be closed for the Christmas period from 19 December 2025 to 12 January 2026.
At WCE we are committed to achieving a diverse workforce, where our employees are treated fairly and with respect. We recognise that we are strengthened by the different skills and experience that people from diverse backgrounds provide and therefore we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, females, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis.
