• $100,000 plus super
• Essendon Fields  
• Full Time 
• Newly created national program support role  
• Make a difference to children’s lives in Australia
• Dynamic not for profit environment and staff benefits 

About the Y

At a critical time in Australia’s history, we are undertaking a significant transformational program of work (Towards One Y) the aim of which is to better empower children and young people, their families and all YMCA Associations across Australia. 

The Role 

As the Program Support Officer, you will be critical to the successful delivery of programs and projects within the YMCA Program Management Office ensuring successful project outcomes for the Y across Australia. 

Responsibilities

Support project leaders and team members in the delivery of successful projects ensuring compliance with project methodology and governance.  You role will be to support project leaders in development of deliverables including;

• concept briefs
• business cases
• RAID registers
• benefits tracking
• status reporting
• schedule development 

What you need to be successful in this role?

With superior attention to detail and a passion for seeing successful delivery of project through the end to end project lifecycle.   You enjoy the complexities associated with managing multiple stakeholder and welcome the opportunity to be strategic in your thinking.

Experience and knowledge of project management methodology, processes and project management system solutions is essential as is a qualification in Project Management certifications – PRINCE2, PMBOK as is strong skills working with MS project and the broader MS Office suite.

What’s on Offer

If you have passion for your profession, want to work with an organisation that aligns your head and heart then the Y is for you.   Working at the Y means working at one of the most iconic not for profit organisations in the world. This includes:

• Competitive salary
• Inclusive and values based culture
• Industry leading commitment to professional development and investing in our people
• Free access to YMCA managed recreation and leisure facilities

Child Safe Organisation

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework.

YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• a national criminal history check;
• an international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;

• holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;

• Two reference checks. 

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.