Youth Projects Announces Trent Miller as CEO

After an extensive and highly competitive selection process facilitated by NGO Recruitment, Youth Projects Chair, Melanie Raymond OAM, today announced Trent Miller as the organisation’s permanent CEO. 

As the former Executive Manager of Employment, Training, and Social Enterprise, Trent has driven transformative initiatives, expanded Youth Projects’ impact, and strengthened partnerships, solidifying its position as a sector leader. His leadership has been instrumental in scaling key programs and delivering meaningful change to the communities served. Recognised as the 2023 Outstanding Emerging Leader by the Australian Scholarship Foundation, Trent holds an MBA (Dean’s Commendation) from Monash Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Analytics).

A passionate advocate for collaboration and adaptive leadership, he is committed to driving sustainable social change and empowering Youth Projects to break the cycle of disadvantage. 

On behalf of the Board, we are excited to welcome Trent as our new CEO. Trent has been a driving force behind Youth Projects’ growth and success, and his vision for the future aligns strongly with our mission to break the cycle of disadvantage. His expertise, passion, and ability to lead with both strategy and heart make him the ideal leader to guide the organisation into its next chapter. We are confident that under his leadership, Youth Projects will continue to scale its impact, drive innovation in service delivery, and foster meaningful opportunities for the people we support. We look forward to working alongside him and the entire team to continue this momentum.

— Melanie Raymond OAM Chair, Youth Projects 

As we enter this exciting new chapter, Youth Projects remains firmly committed to delivering high-impact programs and advocating for the communities we serve. With Trent at the helm, we look forward to deepening and scaling our impact through collaborative partnerships, client-led initiatives, and data-driven approaches that drive real and meaningful change. 

“Thanks to the leadership of former CEO Ben Vasiliou and the Board, Youth Projects has never been in a stronger position, and it is an absolute privilege to step into the role of CEO. Having worked alongside our dedicated team over the past few years, I have witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact of our work. But we know there is still so much more to do, rising levels of poverty and inequality mean too many people continue to fall through the cracks. I am committed to building on our incredible legacy, expanding our programs, strengthening partnerships, and driving new opportunities to ensure we can meet these growing challenges head-on.” 

— Trent Miller, CEO, Youth Projects 

Stay connected with us for more updates, and join us in welcoming Trent into his new role as CEO.