Program Officer

Hours per week: 19 hours, flexible days

Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $86,136.96 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

The Program Officer - Employment Pathways supportsthe end-to-end facilitation and delivery of internal employment pathway programs at Council. Working alongside the Program Advisor - Employment Pathways, you'll provide support and guidance to students, educational institutions and community members, while ensuring compliance with all required policies and checks.

You will collaborate with Council's internal host departments to create meaningful placement opportunities for students and community members, supporting best practice management and delivering positive, hands-on experiences for participants. In addition, you'll be responsible for managing internal systems and reporting, ensuring accurate data management, collection, and program evaluation.

This is a job share opportunity with an experienced Council officer who is moving to part time hours and will provide a comprehensive hand-over and upskilling.

What your day will look like

• Oversee the full delivery process of Employment Pathway programs, including Secondary School work experience programs, Tertiary and Work Integrated Learning placements, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, the Graduate Program, and other pathway programs for community members.
• Handle enquiries from students and community members while promoting available pathway opportunities.
• Assess student applications and provide support to internal departments hosting placements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, managing police checks, candidate communication, and post-placement evaluations.
• Maintain program administration and track data for ongoing evaluation and reporting.
• Co-ordinate and support events that are a part of the program delivery.

What you will bring

• Degree or diploma course in a field relevant to employment pathways, with little or no relevant work experience, or less formal qualifications but with relevant work skills or experience in management of employment pathway programs.
• Experience providing administrative support, including tasks like invoicing, scheduling, and logistics.
• Knowledge of employment pathway programs, student placements, and related legislative frameworks.
• An understanding of fair and equitable practices with the ability to communicate them effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach to work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders throughout program delivery and evaluation.
• A valid Working with Children Check.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Friday 3 October 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Shabnam Jamal, Program Advisor, Employment Pathways on

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via or

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.