Our Quest:
We're searching for a Communications Officer to join our friendly Marketing & Communications team — and help tell the story of a movement that has been helping Australians flourish since 1851.
The Y (formally YMCA) is a global brand with deep local roots. Every day, our programs across health and wellbeing, childcare, education, youth, and community connect thousands of people with the support, opportunities, and connections they need to truly flourish. Behind every one of those moments is a passionate Y Person — and we're ready to welcome the next one.
The Opportunity
This is more than a communications role. It's a chance to amplify work that genuinely matters — and to flourish in your own career while you do it.
You'll support the planning and delivery of marketing and communications activities, crafting engaging content and building positive relationships with key stakeholders. Whether you're coordinating a campaign, supporting a business unit, or helping a community program find its audience, your work will play a real role in connecting people with services that change lives.
This role is ideal for someone creative, loves writing, organised, and ready to grow — in a team environment where your ideas are welcomed and your development is supported
But let’s face it. We work to live! so let’s start with some of the great perks on offer.
Your Awesome Perks
- You'll be earning $70,000 - $79,000 + 12% Super per annum
- Plus, Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $18,550 per yr)
- Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
- Genuine mentorship, training, and professional support
- Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
- Enjoy working hybrid, in the office, on site or at home
- Free parking
- Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
- Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children
What you’ll be doing:
As our Communications Officer, you'll work closely with teams across the organisation to:
- Create and coordinate content that reflects who we are and what we stand for
- Support the delivery of campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and participation
- Ensure our brand shows up consistently and compellingly across every channel both internally and externally.
- Help share the positive impact the Y WA makes in communities every day
You'll be a connector — between our programs and the people who need them, between our story and the wider world.
You’ll be great in this role if you…
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Have a genuine interest in using communications to make a positive impact in local communities
- Can build strong working relationships and support stakeholders with their communication needs
- Bring creativity when developing content across digital and social channels
- Are organised and able to manage tasks and projects from brief through to delivery
- Are comfortable reviewing performance and using insights to improve content and campaigns
- Are confident using the MS Office suite and familiar with digital marketing and social media platforms
Our Latest Survey Results
At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows that our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.
How to apply
Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Alaa Salim on 0473 153 855 or email at [email protected]
Closing date: Friday the 12th of June, 2026.
We may start interviews before the closing date.
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. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/
The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.
