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Youth Engagement Officer

Surf Life Saving New South Wales


  • Belrose (hybrid) ▸ New South Wales ▸ Australia
  • Full Time
10 Mar 2026
Applications 0

Description

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled communicator who’s passionate about supporting young people. In this role, you’ll create written resources for clubs and members, help deliver camps, programs and events for young people, and support clubs to better connect with their nipper parents.

To thrive here, you’ll need excellent writing skills, strong initiative, and the ability to coordinate projects and work with a  wide range of people. This role suits someone with experience working with young people, producing written content, and juggling multiple tasks with confidence.

Some of the key duties will include:

  • Provide seasonal support for volunteers delivering the SLSNSW Nipper program, including pre-season, in-season, and off-season assistance.
  • Assist in the implementation of the Duke of Edinburgh Program within the Surf Life Saving NSW framework.
  • Support the organisation and execution of youth-oriented camps, programs and events.
  • Develop and maintain resources and communications to aid members in their Surf Life Saving involvement.
  • Manage and update content/resources on the SLSNSW website.

What's in it for YOU:

  • Supportive professional team.
  • Flexible working option.
  • Salary Packaging of your living expenses to increase your net income.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Access to Fitness Passport discount.
  • Modern bright facilities with excellent staff amenities.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

  • Drivers Licence
  • Understanding of youth engagement or youth development best practices
  • Experience in developing and maintaining relationships within a sporting or not for profit environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexible attitude to work, including some evening and weekend work
  • Experience in project and event coordination, particularly youth-focused projects and parent participation.

Desirable Criteria

  • Sound computer skills particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Application Instruction

About SLSNSW:

Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 83,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.

We are an EEO employer, and we embrace the diversity of our people. Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.

Please note that due to the high volume of interest, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, who are suitably experienced meeting the required criteria.

We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.

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