Program Assistant

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• Internal & External training opportunities
• Career development opportunities
• Full-time / Fixed Term Contract ending June 30, 2027

Panthers Group is one of Australia's leading entertainment and leisure providers with 5 Clubs across NSW, Premiership Winning Penrith Panthers Football Club and a 5-star hotel and 1000 seat Conference Centre. We are a proud community organisation and are well regarded for providing a pleasurable and entertaining experience for our members and visitors.

Based in Penrith, the successful candidate will provide administrative and reporting assistance to the Building Young Men and Empowering Young Women programs and team members within the Panthers Foundation's Community Pillar, under its wider Building Young Men and Empowering Young Women program objectives. The role will also provide administrative support to the wider Panthers Foundation team on occasion as required.

This role is a full-time role on a fixed term contract until June 30, 2027.

You will strive to ensure our department remains up to date with all facets of the organisation and will be responsible for a variety of duties including:

• Program delivery of programs under the Building Young Man suite of programs in Penrith
• Assisting program coordinators with work required for participating schools as well as reporting on program to both partner schools and Head of Foundation & Community
• Assisting organisation of end of program celebrations and activities for Building Young Men programs
• Assisting on all appropriate aspects of Building Young Men Programs in Penrith, including but not limited to, recruitment of schools, participants and mentors, marketing materials, safeguarding, equipment, reporting and expense budgets
• Assist with ongoing review and updating of Building Young Men programs throughout the year
• Supporting all other Building Young Men and Empowering Young Women team members within the Panthers Foundation in both Penrith and Bathurst
• Supporting Panthers Foundation activities and initiatives at Panthers home games

To be considered for this role, you will possess the following:

Essential:

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the same or a similar role/placement
• Tertiary qualification in social work, youth mentoring, sport or sport management or other relevant area
• Current, valid driver's licence.
• Valid, paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current Sports First Aid (or equivalent) and CPR certification.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and meet deadlines.
• Proven communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including working with schools, community organisations, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to safeguarding and child safety protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to complete reporting and program administration tasks efficiently.

Desirable:

• Experience working within Rugby League, sports clubs, or community sports environments.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and delivering disability, community or school-based sports
• Experience in program and or event administration
• Familiarity with culturally inclusive practices and community engagement strategies
• Additional qualifications in youth services or social work
• Qualifications in sports delivery
• Experience in delivering school and/or community-based/mentoring activities
• Experience in program development/administration/evaluation/reporting
• Assistant/admin experience
• Experience in administering school and/or community-based/mentoring activities desired

If you believe you have the necessary skills, experience and most of all PASSION to excel in this position, please apply today

The Panthers Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians to apply.

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.