Youth Mentor / Program Coordinator

Boys to the Bush; Young; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Lunch provided on program days

Health insurance discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Boys to the Bush is offering a permanent, full-time Program Coordinator role based in Young, NSW. You will work during business hours to mentor boys through 1:1 MENtoring, camps, and school programs, building strong community connections and supporting youth development.

You will collaborate with local organisations, plan activities, and act as an ambassador for the charity in Young and surrounding areas, helping disengaged youth access meaningful opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for improving outcomes for disadvantaged/disengaged youth.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Ability to draw on existing relationships and build new ones within the community.
• Positive attitude and commitment to Boys to the Bush values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with program participants in 1:1 MENtoring, camps, and school groups.
• Collaborate with community organisations to connect youth in need with programs.
• Plan activities that support individual goals and holistic development.
• Represent Boys to the Bush as an ambassador in Young and surrounding areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Community engagement

Education

First Aid Certificate

NSW Working with Children Check

Australian Police Check

Job description

Permanent, full-time position based in Young

Includes motor vehicle options and access to salary packaging

Love where you work and the work that you do in this community-focused organisation

Boys to the Bushwas founded in 2017 and is a registered not-for-profit community-based charity. Our priority is helping boys to become good men through our core values of engagement, respect and community. We are creating better fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and employees for the future. Our dedicated team is based across regional locations in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the role:

We are looking for a Program Coordinator to work with boys during business hours Monday to Friday, in Young, NSW through our various programs including 1:1 MENtoring, school holiday camps, and school group programs. You must care about improving outcomes for disengaged youth and demonstrate that you can form connections with young people and connect them to the community.

Based in Young, you'll MENtor participants by planning and delivering programs through hands‑on activities as well as building community connections. You'll be supported by a local Manager and a passionate team who share your commitment to making a difference.

If you are up for teaching young guys about respectful relationships, being part of the community and doing things like mowing lawns, fishing, barbecuing, or just getting outdoors and moving, then this just might be the change for you. Some of our best MENtors are former tradies, teachers, police officers, and footy coaches.

Your role would include:

Engage directly with program participants in 1:1 MENtoring, camps, and school groups

Work with community organisations and help to connect them with youth in most need

Plan activities for participants that will help them work towards individual goals and all-round personal development

Work with youth in Young and surrounds, acting as an ambassador for Boys to the Bush

About you:

A passion for improving outcomes for disadvantaged/disengaged youth

You have strong interpersonal skills and can manage challenging behaviours

Able to draw upon current and generate new relationships within the community

A positive attitude and commitment to promoting the core values and mission of Boys to the Bush at all times

Why Boys to the Bush?

Be part of an organisation where you can directly contribute to the community and improve young lives

Access to not-for-profit salary packaging including meal and entertainment benefits - save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging $18,500 per year tax free

Employee benefits including discounted health insurance, workplace banking, and an Employee Assistance Program

Lunch provided on days you are working in our programs

Our Requirements

Employees working in this role are required to have the following:

Full working rights in Australia

NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Australian Police Check

A full driver's Licence with no restrictions, and a recent Driving History check

Current First Aid Certificate

These items will be requested during onboarding and are not required to be provided during the recruitment phase.

Applications Close: 5pm on Friday 16 October 2026

Boys to the Bush is a child safe organisation. Please visit our website to read our full Statement of Commitment to Child Safety.

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