The organisation confirmed it received 26 applications for the position, with seven shortlisted applicants to be interviewed in coming weeks.
The youth pathways project was first announced in November 2019, and SWA says it hopes to start broadcasting from November.
District youth, ideally between 18 and 35, will not only man the station, they will be the sole decision makers and managers.
Executive director Kerry-Anne Jones said the physical set up of the station is almost completed.
She said SWA is waiting on finishing electrical equipment and the licence of approval to return from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
The aim of the program is to fill a gap in the creative arts sector, which could lead to careers or further study in broadcast media and associated fields.
While youth will have ownership of the station, they will be guided by the project manager.
The project manager will be responsible for ensuring the radio service engages young audiences and results in youth volunteer participation, skills development and learning.
“It was incredibly hard to narrow down who would get interviews from 26 applicants, as they were all exceptional,” Ms Jones said.
“We need someone who can relate to young people and be able to mentor and lead them.
“We were looking for a target audience of under 35 years-old to achieve this. It is advantageous if they have experience in community or commercial radio.
“We need them to engage with our young producers and help them achieve their career goals through further education pathways.
“Ideally, this is not just delivering radio content but managing of the entire project.”
Ms Jones said they hope to have licence approval within weeks, which will determine the station’s radio bandwidth.