Program Assistant, Permanent Full Time

18 hours ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

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

At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely 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're here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around

About the Role

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Gold Coast

Life Without Barriers is proud to deliver 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.

As a Program Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Program Manager to ensure the smooth delivery of services. This includes managing referrals, maintaining client data, assisting with service reviews, completing administrative tasks, and providing active support to staff and families. You will also contribute to fostering a positive team environment and 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

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

Applications close at midnight Sunday 14th of September

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply

Advertised: 01 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 14 Sep :55 E. Australia Standard Time

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