Youth Parliament Program Coordinator

YMCA Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to YMCA SA centres

YMCA SA program discounts

Health and wellbeing programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

YMCA South Australia is seeking a Youth Parliament Program Coordinator to support planning, delivery, and review of the flagship Youth Parliament and Junior Parliament Programs. You will advocate for youth, coordinate engaging activities, and ensure the program stays on schedule while supporting staff and volunteers.

The role focuses on empowering young people aged 15-25, building parliamentary understanding, and connecting youth voices with decision makers across communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with Young People
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Problem solving and solution-making ability
• Current Driver’s License
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Responsibilities

• Support planning, delivery, and review of Youth Parliament and Junior Parliament Programs
• Advocate for youth within communities and engage with politicians and decision makers
• Develop and deliver safe, engaging activities and keep programs on schedule
• Support staff and volunteers to complete tasks and ensure program outcomes

Skills

Experience with youth

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Driver's license

First aid (HLTAID011)

Job description

A rare opportunity is available for a Youth Parliament Program Coordinator to join us for our flagship Youth Parliament and Junior Parliament Programs. YMCA South Australia Youth Parliament is a non-partisan program providing a platform for young people aged 15 - 25 to have their say on important issues, build skills and parliamentary understanding. It focuses on personal development, empowerment and connecting politicians and decision makers with youth voices and opinions.

The role is to support the planning, delivery, and review of the two programs and to be a key advocate for youth within our communities. The role will include developing and delivering safe and engaging activities while on program, ensuring the program stays on schedule, supporting staff and volunteers to complete their tasks and ensuring program outcomes are met.

For a full description of the role and key duties, please refer to the attached Position Description.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 175 years. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience, social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community.We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services and we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain (for certificates only):

• Experience in working with Young People


• Excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed communication skills


• Proven capability to build strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders, including consultation and engagement to maximise outcomes


• Ability to problem solve and create solutions


• Current Driver’s License


• RRHAN-EC Masterclass – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care


• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

BENEFITSWITH THE Y

• Free Access - Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together


• YMCA SA Discounts - 20% off programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services


• Health and Wellbeing - Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support


• Career Growth Opportunities - A cultureof empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development

Applications close Monday, 25th of September 2026.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

• National Criminal History Record Check (within last 6 months)


• Working With Children Check


• International Criminal History Record Check (if lived/worked overseas within past 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.