Cooma Youth Space is a safe, inclusive and welcoming hub for young people in the Snowy Monaro region. Proudly supported by The Y NSW, the space offers a place where young people can connect, feel supported, and build confidence in a positive environment.
Designed with young people in mind, Cooma Youth Space provides a mix of structured programs and relaxed drop-in opportunities. Whether it’s hanging out with friends, getting support from trusted youth workers, or taking part in activities that build skills and wellbeing, the space is all about helping young people thrive.
Our team is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to feel heard, valued and empowered—supporting them to navigate challenges, develop independence, and stay connected to their community.
At Cooma Youth Space, it’s more than just a place to go—it’s a place to belong.
We’re looking for a passionate Youth Worker (Cert III qualified) to join our team at Cooma Y Space
You’ll help create a safe, inclusive and engaging space where young people can connect, build confidence, and access support. Every day is different — from running activities to building meaningful relationships that make a real impact.
✔ Run fun, engaging youth activities and programs
✔ Build positive relationships with young people
✔ Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
✔ Support wellbeing, connection and participation
✔ Work closely with your team to deliver impactful services
🎓 Certificate III in Youth Work (or working towards)
🤝 Experience supporting young people (paid or voluntary)
💬 Strong communication and people skills
💪 Reliable, proactive and team-focused
🌈 Passion for inclusive, youth-centred practice
✔ Make a real difference in your local community
✔ Flexible work that fits your lifestyle
✔ Supportive, purpose-driven team
✔ Opportunity to grow your skills and experience
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We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
