Youth Activities Program Coordinator

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Youth Projects Ltd Full time

Not all heroes wear capes, but many of us are making a real difference here at Youth Projects

A bit about us

We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our focus is on respect, client-centred care, and harm prevention so people can lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment, and a greater sense of belonging, safety, and security through our holistic model of care.

This is (some) of what we got up to:

  • Over 8,000 people accessed our services
  • Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room
  • 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes
  • More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services
  • Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation program
  • Certified Great Place to Work
  • Our team reflect our service users with 88% identifying to have lived or living experience in our service domains

Want to challenge yourself and see what real change looks like? Come join the Youth Projects Team.

A bit About the Role

Based out of our youth hubs in Western Melbourne, the Youth Activities Program Coordinator will design, coordinate, and lead employment and training programs for young people across key industries such as healthcare, warehousing, construction, and administration primarily hosted within our youth hubs. You will manage the full lifecycle of Certificate III courses, from referral through to graduation, ensuring a seamless experience for both students and education providers.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role You will work closely with TAFEs, RTOs, our internal teams to deliver high quality training programs. A key responsibility is working with Recruitment Partners to align training with job opportunities, creating clear pathways to sustainable employment. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder engagement, attention to detail, and a commitment to helping young people transition into the workforce.

Key requirements:

  • Experience in Program Coordination: Proven experience designing, implementing and managing youth programs, especially those related to training and employment.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with TAFEs, RTOs, employers, recruitment partners, and internal teams to ensure successful program delivery.
  • Highly Organised and Admin-Focused: Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously. You efficiently handle the entire course process, from referrals through to graduation, while keeping all administrative tasks structured.
  • Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to adapt to changing needs, think on your feet, and find creative solutions to challenges that may arise in program delivery.
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with key sectors like healthcare, warehousing, construction, and administration, including understanding current employment trends and requirements in these fields

Now ... a little bit about you

You’re passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed.

You’re outcome-driven, ensuring programs meet targets while working autonomously and taking initiative.

You love building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manage the entire process efficiently from referrals to graduation.

You’re innovative, proactive, and always ready to bring fresh ideas to the table.

Why should you work with us?

We’re all about keeping things professional while still having a blast at work Our team brings high energy to everything we do, but we also know when take it easy. Flexibility is key here—whether you’re tackling the next big project or taking time for yourself, we’ve got your work/life balance covered. And let’s not forget, every day you’re here, you’re making a real impact to real people. But that’s just the start. Check out these awesome perks waiting for you:

  • Free, locally roasted coffee at the office ☕
  • A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits
  • PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
  • Flexible work environment & flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 
  • Uncapped Employee Assistance Program 
  • Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra five personal leave days

Have you made it this far?

If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person.

 Send through your resume + a cover letter by clicking "Apply for the Job." 

Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received, and only successful applicants will be notified. Please note that it is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working Children’s Check or Police Check. 

Our commitment to diversity: At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that people from a range of backgrounds bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous candidates. 

Safety screening: Youth Projects is committed to being a child-safe organisation, providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation feel safe. Youth Projects has zero tolerance

We are an independent, registered charity which provides front line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues. We also help those looking to re-engage with learning and employment. We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty. We are not only changing lives, but saving lives. Comprised of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, we have the ability to provide a complete wrap around, judgement free service with a strong focus on respect, client-centred care and harm prevention. The impact we seek enables each person to lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment and a greater sense of belonging, safety and security through a holistic model of care.

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