Program Coordinator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Program Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Demonstrated experience working with young people experiencing disadvantage
• Coordination of employment program creating opportunities for Uni students
• Supporting development & wellbeing of young people to reach their full potential

About Doxa Youth Foundation (Doxa)

Doxa provides programs for young people from challenging life circumstances to access positive life experiences, education opportunities and employment pathways. We support over 7,000 young Victorians each year.  

Cadetship Program

Our Cadetship program supports young people to complete university and gain the skills for an employable future. It is a three to five year program, dependent on degree length, and one of the most intensive support programs available to disadvantaged undergraduates within the sector. The program matches participants with corporate sponsors who provide work placements. Doxa supports them with living and book allowances  and provides training for personal and professional development and employability skills. The program increases a young person’s opportunity to maximise their career potential.  The Cadetship Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Cadetship Program Coordinator

The primary purpose of the Cadetship Program Coordinator role is to support the Cadetship Manager in the delivery of Doxa’s Cadetship program. The Program Coordinator organises and coordinates the fundamentals of the Cadetship Program to ensure the timely and successful delivery of a high-quality program. The role also plays a big part in supporting the participants of the Cadetship Program. If you care about providing opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to be supported to achieve their full potential – this is the role you’re looking for.

Reporting directly to the Cadetship Program Manager, the Cadetship Program Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Operational Support and Coordination
• Student administration management
• Stakeholder management:
• Event management

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• An enthusiasm and drive to support young people to achieve their potential
• Demonstrated experience working with young people (preferably in the 18-25 year age bracket)
• Superior organisational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience of implementing process efficiencies and improvement
• Experience in a diverse range of stakeholder management
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to demonstrate clear examples of forward planning
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce, Eventbrite and Survey Monkey ideal though not essential
• Ability to multi-task

Must have:

• At least 2+ years of program coordination experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills
• Event management experience
• A friendly and engaging disposition
• A positive, caring and supportive nature, a ‘can do’ attitude and drive to go ‘above and beyond’.

The ideal candidate will be available to start 3 September 2018. You will also need to be available from 3 – 5 August 2018 for our Cadetship Residential in Malmsbury.  This will be a great opportunity to meet the majority of the cadets and begin to build rapport with the young people who we work with.

The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and undertake a national/international police history check. Doxa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates applying will need to meet all compliance requirements. Doxa is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background or people with a disability to apply.

How to apply for this job

A detailed position description is available by emailing [email protected]. After receiving the position description please forward all applications (including a cover letter) via email to [email protected] using the subject line: Cadetship Program Coordinator application by 5pm Friday 20 July. Initial enquiries and requests for further information may be directed in confidence to Ailsa Gibson on 03 9046 8200.