Academy Program Coordinator

seek.com.au; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid leave

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

The Academy is seeking an Academy Program Coordinator for Cairns & Far North QLD. This full-time role leads and inspires in our Academies, guiding education, sport, mentoring, wellbeing and employment pathways for high school boys across Cairns and Far North Queensland.

As a leader and mentor, you will build trusted relationships with students, schools, families and community partners, empowering young men to grow academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in youth, education, or community programs.
• Strong organisation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for sport, youth development, and positive change.
• Ability to work across diverse communities including regional/remote.

Responsibilities

• Drive school attendance, retention, and Year 12 graduation outcomes.
• Deliver engaging sport, camps, and life-skills activities.
• Mentor and guide students, providing wellbeing support.
• Build relationships with families, schools, community partners.
• Lead and develop a small team while managing budgets, reporting and compliance.
• Support students to identify employment and post-school opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Youth development

Education programs

Community partnerships

Team management

Job description

Academy Program Coordinator – Cairns & Far North QLD

Full-Time | Multiple Locations Across QLD

Lead. Mentor. Inspire. We’re a not-for-profit organisation transforming the lives of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men across metropolitan, regional, and remote Australia. Our goal is to improve their education, self-esteem, life skills, and employment prospects. Through sport, recreation, camps, and mentorship, our Academies engage students, support their schooling, and equip them to participate meaningfully in their communities - building a stronger future for themselves and others.

The Role

We’re looking for passionate Program Coordinatorsto lead and inspire in our Academies across Cairns and Far North Queensland. This hands-on role oversees a program that connects with high school boys through education, sport, mentoring, wellbeing and employment pathways.

As a leader, mentor, and role model, you’ll build trusted relationships with students, schools, families, and community partners - empowering young men to grow and succeed academically, socially, and personally.

Key Responsibilities

Drive school attendance, retention, and Year 12 graduation outcomes.

Deliver engaging sport, camps, and life-skills activities that build participation and teamwork.

Mentor and guide students, providing wellbeing support and positive role modelling.

Build strong relationships with families, schools, and community partners.

Lead and develop a small team while managing budgets, reporting and compliance.

Support students to identify employment and post-school opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Proven leadership experience in youth, education, or community programs (experience in regional or remote communities is a plus).

A genuine role model who inspires trust and respect.

Strong organisation, communication and relationship-building skills.

Passion for sport, youth development, and creating positive change.

Active, energetic, and up for the challenge of working across diverse communities.

Background in education, sports coaching, youth work, or community development highly valued.

Why You’ll Love It

Be part of something life-changing.

Supportive, team-driven culture with a strong sense of purpose.

Professional development and clear career progression opportunities.

Competitive salary + salary packaging benefits.

12 weeks paid leave.