Program Coordinator

Rarekind; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool vehicle for work travel

Job summary

Bara Barang Corporation on the Central Coast seeks a Program Coordinator to lead our Workplace Mentoring Program, guiding Aboriginal youth toward education, training and employment opportunities.

You will connect with mentors, employers, schools and providers, build pathways and empower participants to achieve meaningful outcomes in a community-focused role based in Gosford.

Qualifications

• Natural relationship builder with a passion for community outcomes.
• Experience coordinating community, mentoring or case management programs.
• Ability to lead a small team and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead our Workplace Mentoring Program for Aboriginal young people on the Central Coast.
• Connect with mentors, employers, schools and training providers to create pathways.
• Inspire and support participants to explore education, training and employment opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

Team leadership

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Job description

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for Aboriginal people to thrive?

Do you enjoy leading a team, building relationships and helping people reach their goals?

As our Program Coordinator, you’ll lead our Workplace Mentoring Program, supporting Aboriginal young people across the Central Coast to explore education, training and employment opportunities.

You’ll connect with mentors, employers, schools and training providers to create pathways that empower participants and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Every day, you’ll have the chance to inspire others, strengthen community connections and create lasting change.

Based in our Gosford office, this full-time Monday–Friday role offers a supportive team environment, competitive salary and a pool vehicle for work travel.

What you’ll bring

You’re a natural relationship builder who enjoys helping people and programs succeed. You’ll have experience coordinating community, mentoring or case management programs, with the confidence to lead a small team and build strong stakeholder relationships.

About Bara Barang

Bara Barang Corporation is a proudly Aboriginal-owned and operated not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Aboriginal young people and strengthening culture across the Central Coast.

Through culturally grounded programs including mentoring, career planning, cultural education and employment pathways, Bara Barang creates opportunities that have a genuine and lasting impact.

As the organisation continues to grow, it's an exciting time to join a passionate team that cares deeply about community, culture and creating positive futures.

This is an Aboriginal Identified Position. Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

If you're ready to lead a program that creates meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.