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Form of workMake a real difference by being part of this exciting new program….
- Recruited by Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) to work with Hepburn Shire
- Part time, 0.6 FTE
- Temporary 2 year fixed term program
- Based in Daylesford (up to 50%work from home option)
- Award Classification: Grade 1, Assistant (FYA Salary Framework) Award Equivalent L2 PP2
- Salary: $40,710 (1.0 FTE = $67,850) + Superannuation
About FYA
Young people are facing a series of overwhelming, complex crises. They have the vision and energy to drive historic social change but are excluded from decision-making. FYA exists to back young people. We back them with the training, resources, and connections they need, so they have the power to create lasting change in the face of injustice.
FYA are the largest independent nonprofit dedicated to building the capacity, voice, and power of young changemakers. With a team of more than 50 strategists, advocates, facilitators and researchers (to name a few) our headquarters are in Melbourne (Naarm) but our teams work remotely around the country.
How you’ll make a difference
FYA is looking for a Program Assistant to support the delivery of the Young Mayors Program in Hepburn Shire Council.
This role supports young peoples’ participation in the Young Mayors Program, from nominating and campaigning for election to fulfilling a term in office. You will support the facilitation of regular meetings, provide guidance on projects and connect with council, schools and the broader community to advocate for the youth council’s interests as needed. This is a rare opportunity to learn the duties of a Program Assistant position in a supportive, dynamic environment.
Our ideal candidate
As a young person early in your career, you’ll be driven to build your experience in coordinating youth programs, bringing your passion for and knowledge of the needs and priorities of young people in Hepburn to the role.
The Program Assistant role is part of a collaborative program between FYA and Hepburn Shire Council. The position is part of the Youth Development team based in Council offices in Daylesford, with day to day supervision from the Youth Development team leader and support from and formal reporting to FYA’s Young Mayors Program Manager.”
How to apply
- Working with Children Check is a mandatory requirement of this position; we’ll help you with this if you are successful.
- Applicants for this role must have a valid, legal right to work in Australia.
Click apply now and follow the application process.
- Deadline: Sunday 4 February 6pm
- You will be asked two questions in your application in which you’re required to provide brief answers (no more than 500 words each).
- Please give a description of yourself and what excites you about this role and working for FYA
- How does your experience fit with who we're looking for?
- Successful candidates will be called for an interview in the week of 12 February 2024
For more information click on https://fyaorg.bamboohr.com/careers/52
For a confidential discussion about the role contact:
Adam Carter
Young Mayors Program Lead (FYA)
***********@fya.org.au
0432 497 ***
Applications close 6pm 4 February 2024
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