Programs Officer

Programs Officer - TAS

Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer.

• Bring your experience engaging with young people to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do
• Based in Hobart, hybrid role
• Maximum-term (12-month contract), Full-time or Part-time with 0.8FTE will also be considered.
• $80,000 - $83,000 (FTE) + Super + Benefits

Our commitment

Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples and sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages. We welcome all people including those from diverse backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientation and/or gender identities.

About us

Canteen is dedicated to supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, our mission is to provide essential programs, services, and resources that positively impact the lives of 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, dealing with a close family member's cancer, or grieving the loss of a loved one. We believe in the transformative power of our team, and together, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Canteen's success is built on the capability and motivation of its people. We are now seeking a Program Officer - TAS to join our team where you will provide program and event support to young people and families impacted by Cancer. This is a high-impact role for a qualified Allied Health, Youth Work, Human Services, Health Sciences professional with a natural ability to connect and support young people.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE % leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.
• Early access to long service leave
• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• Design and deliver a portfolio of fun and engaging in-person and online peer support and recreational events for Canteen's service users.
• Support a caseload of young people to engage effectively in Canteen programs and events.
• Facilitate the youth leadership program in line with Canteen's leadership framework.
• Conduct thorough risk analysis of all activities in line with Canteen's risk management guidelines and operating procedures.
• Plan accurate estimation costs of yearly events, recreation activities and overnight programs with the State Manager.
• Ensure events and activities are actively promoted with all promotional materials and social media activity compliant with Canteen's brand guidelines.
• Attend and promote Canteen at relevant meetings, conferences and networking forums as identified in your state/territory plan.
• Adhere to all child protection policies and procedures including monitoring 'working with children checks' for volunteers and local leadership participants.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Sport/Recreation Management, Youth Work, Education, Human Services, Health Promotion, Community Development, or related fields.
• Certified in First Aid, Suicide prevention training, Mental Health First Aid, (or willing to rapidly obtain)
• Skilled at group facilitation and experience engaging with young people year-olds)
• Demonstrated skills designing engaging events, recreation programs and programs with psychosocial practice elements (e.g. structured group work time)
• Experience in group facilitation, coordination, and management
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills and a natural ability to connect.
• Current driver's license, ability to obtain a first aid certificate and the flexibility to travel interstate, work weekends and evenings (with notice) are essential.
• Warm, compassionate, and strengths-based approach to supporting young people

Applications close on 20/10/2025 . If you're passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. We'll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual's state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen's stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.