Program Facilitator

Program Facilitator

Passionate about making a difference? Join CREATE Foundation and help change the lives of young people in care

Full-time | Adelaide, SA | $88 090 per year

About the role

As a Program Facilitator, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate programs that support children and young people with a care experience. You'll work face-to-face and online, with occasional regional travel, to ensure young people across South Australia can access our programs.

In this role, you'll:

• Facilitate in-person and online programs and activities for children and young people.
• Build strong connections with young people through face-to-face engagement, social media, email, and phone communication.
• Collect and report evaluations from participants to measure program impact.
• Maintain accurate records in our database, including participation details and returned mail management.
• Engage with the child protection sector (government, caseworkers, NGOs) to promote membership and program participation.
• Support Young Consultants in leadership and advocacy opportunities.
• Assist with general office administration, including data collection, event RSVPs, and mail-outs.

Why you'll love working at CREATE

We don't just talk about making a difference—we live it. Our team is passionate, purpose-driven, and we know that great work happens when people feel supported and valued. Here's what you can look forward to:

Extra Time Off: Enjoy three bonus leave days over the festive season and a day off for your birthday

• Salary Packaging Perks: Pay less tax and take home more pay with our NFP benefits.
• Grow With Us: From induction to career development, we'll back your success.
• A Supportive Team: Work with people who genuinely care and uplift each other.
• Flexibility Matters: We know life happens, so we offer work arrangements that suit you.
• Celebrate Milestones: Earn rewards up to $3,000 as you grow with CREATE.
• Wellbeing First: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

About you

You're creative, engaging, and passionate about working with children and young people. You thrive in a dynamic environment, love facilitating programs, and are committed to making a positive impact. With strong communication skills and a trauma-informed approach, you're ready to connect, empower, and inspire young people with a care experience. You have:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Science, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or a related field, plus at least one year of experience in an NGO.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and the National Child Safe Standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Excellent IT literacy and database management skills.
• The ability to work respectfully with First Nations communities and within a culturally safe framework.
• Experience in planning and delivering workshops and events for young people.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

About us

At CREATE, we stand with children and young people in care. As the national voice for those with lived experience of out-of-home care, we amplify their voices to drive real change. We're bold, adaptive, and committed to making the care system better—because every young person deserves to be heard and empowered.

How to apply

Before applying, please take a moment to read the full job description, including the selection criteria, at

Please note - you must respond to the selection criteria to be considered for this position.

If you're ready to join our team, please submit your CV along with your responses to the Selection Criteria (these may be included in your cover letter) via Seek or to by 12 noon, Monday 29 September 2025.

CREATE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We value each individual's unique contribution and we strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with a care experience, and those from diverse backgrounds.

We can't wait to hear from you