Our Community Traineeship Pilot Program is an opportunity for young people to gain a qualification and work experience in skills shortage areas in the community sector. 

Trainees and their host employers will receive intensive support by our Youth Engagement Coaches to maximise engagement and completion of traineeships. Additional supports may be available through our Flexible Wrap-Around Support Fund to provide tailored support to ensure trainees can remain engaged in their studies and employment throughout the traineeship period.

Current opportunities

Assistant, Programs Administration

Working together with internal Program managers and schools, community organisations and parents to assist in engaging young people in programs across Victoria and New South Wales. The Program Administration Assistant is an important part of the team to ensure all logistics, communication and details have been followed through at an exceptional level and will work with both internal and external stakeholders to help bring programs to life. Every detail is essential in achieving a high-quality program.

We're looking for a detailed-orientated young person who is always one step ahead. This role is responsible for supporting the school workshop booking process, updating calendars and spreadsheets, managing participant information, booking travel arrangements and more. This role will mainly support Victorian school workshop bookings, but will also have times of supporting community workshops and New South Wales workshops.

• Exceptional administration and organisation skills with a high level of detail
• Experience in customer service
• Experience with a diverse range of stakeholders from teachers to parents to young people
• Ability to multi task and communicate needs and boundaries
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent computer literacy and experience in Office365 & CRM systems (or quick ability to learn)
• Having the right to live and work in Australia.

HOURS: Part-time

LOCATION: Collingwood

Horticulture meets disability support in Doncaster!

We've got an opportunity for a young candidate to join a remarkable, disability-focussed community services organisation located within the Doncaster area who possesses the following skills and goals:

• Must be between the age of 16 – 29 years old
• Completed a Certificate II or III in Disability or Community Services discipline
• Embark on a 12-month journey commitment
• Passion for making a difference to the community
• Possess empathy and calm nature
• Patience is a must!
• Looking to work in, or have an interest in horticultural and disability support

If you're interested, please email your resume to John Papas ([email protected]). Candidates may be contacted via phone for a screening and to arrange potential interviews.