Program Co-Ordinator

About the Opportunity

This role sits within the Youth and Community Participation Team at Frontyard Youth Services, a multidisciplinary program supporting young people aged 12–25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The primary purpose of the role is to design and deliver engaging, strengths-based group programs that promote wellbeing, build life skills, and community connection. Working closely with young people and service partners, this position plays a key role in supporting consistent engagement and creating positive pathways out of homelessness.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Develop and facilitate innovative group programs that engage young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with young people, supporting their consistent participation and personal growth.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches to provide client focused outcomes.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and digital skills to manage program delivery and reporting.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Development, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience developing and delivering engaging group programs for young people, particularly those experiencing homelessness.
• Strong ability to build rapport and actively engage young people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and Child Safe Standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and digital literacy skills.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive a motor vehicle as part of program delivery.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 22 November 2025 or Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.