Programs Officer

Programs Officer - QLD

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 Brisbane, hybrid role
• Permanent, Full-time position
• $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 all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change.

We are now seeking a Programs Officer - QLD, who will play a pivotal role in creating and delivering fun psychosocial and recreational experiences to young people impacted by cancer. This role offers an opportunity make a positive impact in the lives of young people impacted by cancer, and be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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, plan and facilitate fun and engaging one-day/multi-day events and peer connection experiences for young people aged 12-25 impacted by cancer.
• Act as the key worker/regular contact person for 12-25-year-olds accessing Canteen programs
• Facilitate the state based Youth Leadership Program
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to mitigate risk and ensure young people meet their psychosocial and peer support goals
• Expand and grow Canteen's reach to young people and families impacted by cancer by establishing and maintaining referral relationships with external organisations.
• Conduct risk analysis of planned activities in line with Canteen's risk management guidelines

About You

• Tertiary qualification in social work, youth work, education, a creative/arts discipline, allied health, or related fields is highly regarded
• Certified in First Aid, Suicide prevention training, Mental Health First Aid, (or willing to rapidly obtain)
• Current drivers license
• Skilled at group facilitation and experience engaging with young people year-olds)
• Creative thinker with an adventurous streak
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Warm, compassionate, and strengths-based approach to supporting young people

Applications close on 16/10/2025. 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.