Youth Parliament Program Coordinator

THE ROLE

A rare opportunity is available for a Youth Parliament Program Coordinator to join us for our flagship Youth Parliament and Junior Parliament Programs. YMCA South Australia Youth Parliament is a non-partisan program providing a platform for young people aged 15 - 25 to have their say on important issues, build skills and parliamentary understanding. It focuses on personal development, empowerment and connecting politicians and decision makers with youth voices and opinions.

The role is to support the planning, delivery, and review of the two programs and to be a key advocate for youth within our communities. The role will include developing and delivering safe and engaging activities while on program, ensuring the program stays on schedule, supporting staff and volunteers to complete their tasks and ensuring program outcomes are met.

For a full description of the role and key duties, please refer to the attached Position Description.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 175 years. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience, social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community. We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services and we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain (for certificates only):

• Experience in working with Young People
• Excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed communication skills
• Proven capability to build strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders, including consultation and engagement to maximise outcomes
• Ability to problem solve and create solutions
• Current Driver’s License
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care
• HLTAID009 Provide CPR
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

BENEFITS WITH THE Y

• Free Access - Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together
• YMCA SA Discounts - 20% off programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services
• Health and Wellbeing - Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Career Growth Opportunities - A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development

HOW TO APPLY

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Larissa Thompson on 0481 827 437 or larissa.thompson@ymcasa.org.au.

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter to Larissa Thompson via Apply Now! You must address the key selection criteria in your application. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Applications close Monday, 25th of September 2026.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

• National Criminal History Record Check (within last 6 months)
• Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if lived/worked overseas within past 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.