Program Team Leaders, National Youth Parliament

Hybrid project-based fixed term SCHADS SACS Level 4

Online Canberra Australia-wide applications

The Opportunity

Lead delivery of one of Australias flagship youth civic programs

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

This is a short-term high-impact leadership opportunity on a national stage with responsibility for guiding safe high-quality program delivery and leading a team of Program Leaders throughout the experience.

As a Program Team Leader you will provide leadership to a team of Program Leaders oversee participant wellbeing and safeguarding compliance and ensure smooth coordinated delivery across the program lifecycle.

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 guide and support a team of Program Leaders

Oversee participant supervision wellbeing and safeguarding compliance

Facilitate structured sessions and support program delivery as required

Coordinate team communications and daily briefings during the residential program

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

Contribute to program planning training and post-program evaluation

The residential program involves extended working hours 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

Demonstrated experience leading teams in youth education or community settings

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-safe frameworks

Experience managing supervision responsibilities in structured programs

High-level communication organisational and leadership skills

Ability to remain calm decisive and solutions-focused in dynamic environments

Highly Regarded:

Previous involvement in Youth Parliament (taskforce supervisor/team leader or participant)

Knowledge of Australian civics and parliamentary systems

First Aid or Mental Health First Aid certification

What Youll Gain

Senior program leadership experience in a nationally recognised initiative

Experience leading multi-site teams in a complex high-intensity environment

Exposure to national civic processes and stakeholder engagement

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.