About Us

Children’s Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, enjoy equity and safety, be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life. To learn more about Children’s Ground and the work we do, visit our website: https://www.childrensground.org.au

About the Program

The Extended Hours Program is a critical part of the Children’s Ground Approach. It sits within the Learning and Wellbeing area of Children's Ground and recognises the following:

that a range of extra-curricular opportunities are important for all children and often not available for children living in First Nations communities

critical learning opportunities take place out of the traditional school day

positive community-based activities support the wellbeing of children, young people, families and communities and should be a normal part of community life

cultural learning can happen at any time, in community, out bush, in families and that creating the space and opportunity for this should be prioritised

that all children and young people deserve wonderful creative and cultural opportunities as they grow

About the Job

The Extended Hours Program operates in Central Australia, providing essential after-hours activities and services for young people in up to five communities and the organisational hub in Alice Springs. The program supports the wellbeing and engagement of youth through a diverse range of activities, including after-hours youth programs, school holiday events, cultural camps, and family-based events.

This position will provide coordination and leadership across the program generally as well as responsibility for two funded programs that focus on after hours delivery, a youth steering group, a youth voices and film project, family nights and a family wellbeing communications initiative.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience as a Program Coordinator or experience in community engagement with a commitment to family and child wellbeing. Ideally experience as a Social Worker, Community Program Coordinator or Youth Worker with project skills, able to work and meet deadlines and coordinate with all the various stakeholders and staff. You will have experience in community programs, particularly in remote or Indigenous communities and have the ability to work in environments and with people who may have experienced trauma. Team player a must have.

We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey…

Please apply via SEEK where you will be asked to pitch why you are suitable for the role and upload your current resume.

Your pitch should tell us more about who you are, what you are passionate about, what interests you about the role and why you may be a good fit for Children’s Ground and this position, along with your current resume. You will find the Position Description on our website Work with us - Children's Ground

Applications close Friday 23 May 2025.

In line with our workforce development strategy, Children's Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.