Young Mayors Program Assistant

1 week ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia The Foundation for Young Australians Full time
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The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA)

  • Two year fixed term contract, parttime (0.6) position, starting in March 2023
- $64,161 excluding superannuation (pro rata; salary is $38,497 + Super when applied to 3 days per week)

  • Located in Wollongong, NSW
  • Application closing date 6pm AEDT, 26 February 2023

About the role

  • FYA is looking for a Program Assistant to support the delivery of the Young Mayors Program in Wollongong City Council (WCC).
  • This role supports young peoples' participation in the Young Mayors Program, from nominating and campaigning for election to fulfilling a term in office. Working for the youth council, you will support the facilitation of regular meetings, provide guidance on projects and connect with council, schools and the broader community to advocate for the youth council's interests as needed. This is a rare opportunity to learn the duties of a Program Assistant position in a supportive, dynamic environment.
  • As a young person early in your career, you'll be driven to build your experience in coordinating youth programs, bringing your passion for and knowledge of the needs and priorities of young people in Wollongong to the role.
  • The Program Assistant is based at the Wollongong Youth Centre and hosted by the Youth Services Team with support from and formal reporting to FYA's Young Mayors Program Manager.
**Please see attached position description for more details regarding core responsibilities for the role.

About you
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You have experience participating in or working on programs focused on young people. You're passionate about social justice and youth empowerment and are driven to create opportunities for young people.
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You have an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing young people in Wollongong. You have insights into what young people in Wollongong care about through lived experience and networks with a broad range of young people in the community.
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You understand the importance of nurturing diverse communities.
 You're committed to creating space for young people of all backgrounds and abilities, including:

First Nations young people, regional and rural, LGBTQIA+, young people with disabilities, women and non-binary young people, low-income communities and young people of colour.

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You're emotionally intelligent. You can empathise and relate to young people and maintain positive relationships with a focus on well-being.
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You're a confident communicator. You are comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups and facilitating meetings, with excellent writing ability and strong attention to detail.
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You have solid organisation and coordination skills.
  • You know how to create and work to a timeline and plan, and how to keep others on track to meet deadlines and goals. You enjoy bringing each element of a project together, including event logistics, and know how to problem solve.

About us
We're the largest independent nonprofit in Australia dedicated to backing the capacity, voice, and power of young changemakers.

With a team of more than 50 strategists, advocates, facilitators and researchers (to name a few) our headquarters are in Melbourne (Naarm) but our teams work remotely around the country.

Our values

  • We respect and back First Nations young people and their communities
  • We back young people
  • We shift power to young people with lived experience
  • We dream big
  • We care about each other
  • We are always learning
  • We celebrate impact
  • Please include a detailed resume (no more than 3 pages)
  • Please give a description of yourself and what excites you about this role and working for FYA
  • How does your experience fit with who we're looking for?
  • Deadline 6pm AEDT, 26/02/2023

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role contact:
Irene Banda

Young Mayors Program Manager (FYA)

Katie Kapp

Co-ordinator Youth Services (WCC)

For more information about the recruitment process:
Shulah Orloff

People + Culture Coordinator (FYA)

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