Program Assistant, Permanent Full Time

2 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
Program Assistant, Permanent Full Time - Gold Coast

Job no: 505613
• Employment type: Full Time
• Location: Gold Coast
• Categories: Child, Youth & Family


• Be part of our exciting new service Staying on Track launching from September 2025


• Ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities


• Generous Employee Benefits – Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More

Life Without Barriers creates safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. We work with families, carers and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge, we break down barriers and build better lives.

About the Role

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Gold Coast

Life Without Barriers delivers the new Staying on Track program, part of the Queensland Government's Making Queensland Safe plan. Staying on Track supports young people aged 10–17 leaving youth detention to successfully return to their families and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Program Manager to ensure the smooth delivery of services.
  • Manage referrals and maintain client data.
  • Assist with service reviews and complete administrative tasks.
  • Provide active support to staff and families and contribute to fostering a positive team environment.
  • Promote the work of Life Without Barriers in line with our values.

Skills & Experience

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare, or related fields and/or experience.
  • Experience building strong relationships with young people, families, and community stakeholders.
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills, including database management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support staff and model positive team culture.
  • Ability to maintain service user privacy and confidentiality.
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Current Driver Licence.
  • Current Provide First Aid Certificate.

Highly Regarded: Experience in Out of Home Care, Youth Justice, community services, or working with young people and families within culturally diverse communities.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, Queensland Blue Card Working with Children Check, and LCS Check.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact tracy.dallas@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close: 14 Sep 2025 23:55 AEST


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