QA for Gaming Program Coordinator

Do you have a love for gaming and game testing and experience delivering training programs? Youth Options has an exciting new part time role as a QA for Gaming Program Coordinator within our new Raising the Game Initiative.

As someone who has experience within the gaming sector, you will have the opportunity to use your knowledge to deliver programs for young people to help them develop the skills needed to succeed in the fast-growing gaming industry. You will empower neuro-diverse individuals, build valuable industry connections, and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Raising the Game is an innovative initiative launched by Youth Options, aiming to create a social enterprise that addresses both the needs of the gaming industry and the untapped potential of neuro-diverse young people. The initiative fosters inclusivity, promotes career opportunities within the Quality Assurance (QA) sector of the gaming industry, and creates a pathway for neuro-diverse young people to make the best use of their skills, knowledge and aptitudes.

The QA for Gaming Program Coordinator will provide a seamless experience for young people, referring agencies and other stakeholders to ensure they can access Youth Options Micro-Credential Training Program and Raising the Game Social Enterprise. This includes the process from initial enquiry, participant commencement, during training, and access to work experience and employment.

The Program Coordinator will work with the QA for Gaming trainer to deliver six micro-credential programs through the QA for Gaming Micro-Credential Training Programs:
1. Play Testing

2. Bug Testing

3. Organising Play Testing

4. Writing Test Cases

5. Writing Test Plans

6. Working as a Freelance Tester

As the QA for Gaming Program Coordinator, you will:

- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Maintain existing and implement new programs to ensure service demands
- Mentor Peer Leaders to integrate into the training program to aid learners during training delivery
- Source guest speakers and video games to be used as learning resources
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the program
- Source and integrate work experience opportunities
- Participate in networking, expos and events to increase Youth Options profile
- Qualifications in quality assurance, video game design/training, program management, team leadership or similar
- Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check
- Interest and knowledge of quality assurance processes and video games in general
- Ability to plan, implement and monitor all aspects of service delivery
- Ability to mentor and support Peer Leaders
- A passion for empowering neuro-diverse young people and fostering collaborative industry ties
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people living with disability and other challenges to engagement with learning and employment
- Ability to guide individuals and small groups in structured learning activities following a training and assessment plan
- Ability to manage time effectively, plan and organise workloads, follow through and complete tasks to achieve specific goals
- Willingness to integrate Youth Options’ mission, vision, values and professional principles into the work environment

This role is offered on a part time basis, offering 22 - 30 hours per week over 3-4 days.

As an employee with Youth Options you will:

- Have a great work/life balance
- Be part of a passionate and caring team
- Have the opportunity to use Flex Leave for any hours accrued above your contracted hours
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice up to $15,899 per year
- Improve the lives of young people while doing something you love

If this sounds like a role for you, please upload a cover letter and resume addressing the key criteria of the role. Applications close **Wednesday 8th of May, 5pm.