Youth Program Development Coordinator

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)Full timeDo you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.As the Youth Program Development Coordinator at St John WA, you will inspire the next generation of confident, caring and connected leaders through coordinating the development of the St John Academy. You will lead the program curriculum development, governance, implementation and youth leader engagement and support. This role is critical in supporting the successful launch, implementation of the program in February 2025. You will join the Academy team on a Full Time Permanent basis, located at our Belmont Head Office and reporting into the Head of Training Design and Governance.What you’ll doCreate and maintain program documentation, including course proficiencies, youth leader and curriculum materials.Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and enhance the Youth Program content, structure and activities.Ensure alignment with best practices and industry standards.Develop the curriculum and content to align to education, volunteer and career opportunities for youth to provide various approved pathways from the program.Monitor program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.Adhere to best practices by collaborating with other Cadet/youth programs at the state, national, and international levels.Work closely with regional and metro areas to ensure successful and consistent implementation.Create and design the Youth Program reward and recognition structure.Establish and maintain program governance requirements.Foster strong relationships with other St John Youth Programs to share learning and resources to support program governance and compliance activities.Actively engage as a member with the National Child Safeguarding Group.What you’ll needQualification in one of the following: Education, Teaching, Youth Work, Social Work, Human Services, Business, Public Health, or related fields.High level of Microsoft Office Suite skills.Experience working with youth in a development program or educational setting.Experience in a volunteer/youth leader capacity.Experience working with volunteers.What’s in it for you?Salary Packaging up to $18,500.00 per annum.Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.2 Additional Public Holidays.Free First Aid training.Free Ambulance Cover.Wellbeing Allowance of $550 each year.To apply for this exciting opportunity please select ‘Apply Now’. Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations and how your experience would benefit the St John Academy and resume.Applications close on Monday the 11th of November at 6pm.We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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