Program Leaders

Canberra - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hybrid project-based fixed term SCHADS SACS Level 3

Online Canberra Australia-wide applications

The Opportunity

Help shape the next generation of young Australian leaders

Y Australia is recruiting Program Leaders for the 2026 National Youth Parliament an immersive national civic education experience where young Australians aged 1618 debate collaborate and experience democracy in action.

This is a short-term high-impact role offering meaningful leadership experience on a national stage.

As a Program Leader youll mentor guide and challenge a cohort of young people as they step into leadership build confidence and find their voice.

The Organisation

The YMCA (the Y) is the largest youth movement in the world reaching 65 million people across more than 120 Australia 12 member associations span over 680 communities supported by 11500 staff and volunteers.

Y Australia is the national body that enables and amplifies this federation leading national programs advocacy and collaboration in support of young people across the country.

What you will do

Lead and mentor a cohort of participants throughout the program

Facilitate structured discussions small group sessions and reflective activities

Promote participant wellbeing inclusion and psychological safety

Fulfil supervision and duty-of-care responsibilities including overnight and travel

Engage actively in training supervision and collaborative program delivery

The residential period involves extended working hours across the program days including early mornings late evenings and overnight supervision responsibilities in line with award provisions.

Commitment (Essential)

You must be available for:

Online onboarding and preparation from late April

In-person training in Canberra: 23 June 2026

Residential program delivery in Canberra: 1620 August 2026

Possible additional travel days aligned to participant supervision

Post-program debrief activities

About you

Experience working directly with young people in structured environments (e.g. youth programs education camps or leadership programs)

Confidence facilitating groups workshops or structured activities

Strong communication and organisational skills

Sound judgement and understanding of safeguarding and child-safe frameworks

Reliability and the ability to work collaboratively within a national team

Highly Regarded:

Previous involvement in Youth Parliament (participant supervisor or taskforce)

Knowledge of Australian civics and parliamentary systems

First Aid or Mental Health First Aid certification

What Youll Gain

Meaningful leadership experience in a nationally recognised program

Exposure to national civic processes

Intensive team-based program delivery experience

Contribute directly to youth voice and democratic engagement

Successful applicants must hold or obtain a valid Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check and National Police Check and have the legal right to work in Australia.

Apply Now: If youre ready to combine purpose intensity and impact wed love to hear from you.

Applications will close 5pm on Sunday 1 March 2026.

The Position Description can be found here. For enquiries or to request a Position Description contact:

A key part of our application process is our safeguarding screening. We are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y in their families and in their communities. All candidates are appropriately screened to ensure the right people are in the right roles. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process let us know were here to support you.

Required Experience:

Manager

Hybrid project-based fixed term SCHADS SACS Level 3Online Canberra Australia-wide applications The OpportunityHelp shape the next generation of young Australian leadersY Australia is recruiting Program Leaders for the 2026 National Youth Parliament an immersive national civic education experience...