Casual Youth Programs Lead - Camps & Activities

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation; Darwin; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation (AKKF) in Darwin is hiring casual Program Staff to help deliver empowering youth programs across camps, activity days, and Connect sessions.

You will lead and support program teams and volunteers, oversee delivery and logistics, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for young people aged 8–18. The role offers flexibility to participate in regular camps and activities in the Darwin region.

Qualifications

• Experience managing challenging behaviours in youth mental health space.
• Experience delivering group youth activities or programs (20–24 participants).
• Current Working With Children Check and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in or lead the delivery of face-to-face youth programs, including Camps, Activity Days, and online Connect programs.
• Coordinate young people and volunteers on programs.
• Coordinate on-program resource requirements to ensure smooth and high-quality program delivery.
• Coordinate all relevant on-program communications and briefing materials.
• Organise safe transport for young people, including meet-and-greet, signing in/out, and medication collection.
• Work with program staff and clinicians to support and manage behaviours on program.
• Participate in briefing and debriefing activities such as preparing materials and completing reports within allocated timeframes.
• Support volunteers by providing guidance and encouragement.
• Facilitate engaging, inclusive, and safe program experiences aligned with AKKF’s values and policies.
• Proactively support a safe environment through first aid as needed, safeguarding protocols and WHS standards.
• Build healthy and professional relationships with coworkers, families and young people.

Skills

Youth program leadership

Behaviour management

Group activities

Volunteer coordination

First Aid CPR

Driver's license

Job description

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation (AKKF) in Darwin is hiring casual Program Staff to help deliver empowering youth programs across camps, activity days, and Connect sessions.

You will lead and support program teams and volunteers, oversee delivery and logistics, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for young people aged 8–18. The role offers flexibility to participate in regular camps and activities in the Darwin region.