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Our Team & Committee

Youth Work WA is a group of committed Youth Work professionals who volunteer their time to further the profession. If you are interested in being involved, or would like to assist with one of our events, get in touch here.

Chairperson: Sally Savage

Sally Savage has worked in the Youth and Community services sector since 2007 across a number of youth work roles in Not-For-Profit, Local Government and State Government organisations. Sally’s experience working with young people has included working in 1:1 intensive case management, youth outreach services, mobile youth services, centre-based services, case coordination, and youth development.

Vice-Chairperson: Katherine Mosele

Katherine has worked in the youth and education sector since 2002 including residential care, case management, outreach services, senior case manager, centre based services, alternative learning settings and community development. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Youth Work from Edith Cowan University she has been a leader in the youth and education sector and believes strongly in raising the profile of Youth Work as a profession across government and non-government agencies.

For the past seven years she has been based within mainstream education as a Youth Support Coordinator and was the founder of the Youth Workers in Schools Network. This network was designed to provide a platform for Youth Workers in the education sector to come together, reflect on ethical and accountable Youth work practice, share resources, network, and provide a collective voice for more broader advocacy. Katherine was awarded Professional Youth Worker Award in 2018 at the Youth Work WA awards.

Secretary: Kristy O'Bryan

Kristy holds a Master of Social Work from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an Addiction Studies major, along with Honours in Psychology. With over 15 years at Youth Futures, she has worked as a senior youth worker in education and homelessness services, supporting vulnerable young people aged 14 to 25. Since January 2023, she has served as Practice Lead (Youth Work), overseeing 18 youth workers and facilitating reflective practice sessions. Actively engaged in strategic planning and stakeholder collaboration, she is passionate about advocating for equitable access to resources and opportunities for young people.

Treasurer: Robbie Rumble

Robbie is the Team Leader of Student Wellbeing Services at Anglicare WA. He supports and provides line management to a team of Student Wellbeing Officers based in schools across the Perth Metropolitan area. Robbie has worked in a wide range of roles across the youth sector, and has a background in crisis intervention, project management, and advocacy and has held roles in community development and youth custody. His experience in the music industry enhances his event planning skills. Passionate about advancing youth work in WA, he is committed to ethical practice and professional development.

General Committee Member: Kirsty Gibb

Kirsty Gibb is an experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Youth, Community, Youth Justice and Mental Health Care industry. Kirsty is skilled in crisis intervention, facilitation and community organising. Kirsty is a strong business development professional with a Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Community Development, including professional Joint Negotiating Committee Youth Work qualification from De Montfort University.

General Committee Member: Jason Addis

Jason Addis has worked as a Youth Worker for the past 12 years. Jason studied a Master's of Business Psychology at UWA. Through this course, Jason gained a theoretical understanding of these skills to act as a foundation for his practice, ensuring he acts in an evidenced based manner, to provide the best leadership and care for employees.

Jason prides himself on his excellent communication and listening skills. He has honed these skills by actively listening to the needs of young people and working with other professionals to implement support strategies. Jason has been employed in positions designed and developed to target the needs of young people in the community. Jason believes that when supporting young people or designing programs, out of the box thinking is essential for creative solutions.

General Committee Member: Nikki Chatham

Nikki has over a decade of experience in youth and community development across Ireland, Mexico, Thailand, and Australia. As a Youth Development Officer for the City of Kwinana, she leads programs that promote personal growth, social engagement, and leadership among young people. She holds a Bachelor’s Honours in Community and Youth Work and a Master’s in Social Science from Maynooth University, along with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from South Metro TAFE.

General Committee Member: Tamara Mott

Tamara has worked in the youth sector for 10 years across not-for-profit and local government roles in both metropolitan and regional communities. Currently based in the Pilbara as a Youth Development Officer, she focuses on creating opportunities for young people in remote areas and collaborating with youth services to strengthen regional support. Passionate about long-term positive change, she advocates for the unique challenges faced by regional youth. Tamara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Community Development and Psychology, combining academic insight with practical experience.

Marketing and Communications Officer: Katie Berry

Katie has over a decade of experience in the youth sector. She is a passionate advocate for amplifying the voices of young people and empowering vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals/communities. Katie has previously coordinated local government youth services in the Pilbara and Rockingham. She is currently the Advocacy and Engagement Manager at the Youth Affairs Council of WA.

Katie has a Bachelor of Science and Graduate Certificate in Social Impact. She works strategically to create the greatest possible positive impact whilst developing networks across for-purpose organisations, businesses, and government.