Program Assistant: Growth & Impact — Training & Benefits

Ceduna; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Staying on Track program on the Gold Coast. The role focuses on coordinating referrals, maintaining client records, and assisting the Program Manager to deliver services to 10–17-year-olds transitioning from youth detention.

You will work within a collaborative team, uphold privacy practices, and contribute to positive outcomes for young people and their families. A current driver licence and First Aid certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or a related field, and/or relevant experience.
• Experience building positive relationships with young people, families and community stakeholders.
• Strong administrative, organisational and database management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
• A demonstrated commitment to privacy, confidentiality and professional practice.
• Sound problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate.
• Highly regarded: Experience in out-of-home care, youth justice, community services or working with young people and families from culturally diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and maintain accurate client records.
• Assist with service reviews and administer tasks to support staff and families.
• Contribute to a collaborative, positive team culture and promote program values.

Skills

Administrative skills

Relationship building

Communication

Privacy & confidentiality

Problem solving

Driver Licence

First Aid

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health/welfare or related field

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Staying on Track program on the Gold Coast. The role focuses on coordinating referrals, maintaining client records, and assisting the Program Manager to deliver services to 10–17-year-olds transitioning from youth detention.

You will work within a collaborative team, uphold privacy practices, and contribute to positive outcomes for young people and their families. A current driver licence and First Aid certificate are required.