Empower Young People on Their Pathway to Success!

About Mid Coast Connect
Mid Coast Connect is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting young people across the mid-north coast of NSW. Our programs assist young people in their transition from school into further education, training, and employment. We are expanding our services and are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join us as Youth Pathways Coordinator!

Why Work with Us?

At Mid Coast Connect, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed. As a Pathways Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in guiding young people towards positive education, training, and employment pathways—while also building strong partnerships with schools, employers, and community services.

What We Offer:

Meaningful Impact – Support young people by creating community connections and career opportunities.

Professional Growth – Opportunities for career development, mentoring, and training.

Community Engagement – Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including schools and employers, while promoting our programs and encouraging participation.

Independence and Support – Manage your caseload with autonomy while being part of a collaborative team.

Flexibility – Part-time with negotiable workdays to suit work-life balance.

Resources & Benefits – Laptop, mobile phone, pool vehicle access, above-award salary, additional leave, salary packaging, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Who We’re Looking For:

We're filling our Youth Pathways Coordinator position. If you have experience in youth engagement, education, employment, training, customer relations, or sales, we’d love to hear from you!

Selection Criteria:

Youth Engagement & Relationship Building: Experience working with young people in education, training, employment, or support services. Strong ability to engage and motivate young people while collaborating with schools, employers, and community organisations.

Business & Customer Relations Skills: Ability to promote programs and services, connect with employers to create opportunities, and foster long-term partnerships. Experience in sales, recruitment, or employer engagement will be highly regarded.

Efficiency & Organisation: Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet targets, and work independently.

Communication & Technology Skills: Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and administrative skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is required.

Position Details:

Location: Based at our Port Macquarie office, with travel required within the
Camden/Hastings Area.

Employment Type: Salaried position with conditions in line with the Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2020.

Work Hours: Part Time. Some flexibility is required, including occasional meetings/events outside business hours.

Requirements: Full (unrestricted) driver’s licence and ability to pass employment screening (Child Protection Legislation and National Police Check).

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit:

A cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria.

A current resume with contact details for three work-related referees.

An indication of your availability. ( Part Time, Days/Hours)

Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, as we are eager to fill this role as soon as possible.

Learn More:

For further details about Mid Coast Connect and our work, visit www.midcoastconnect.com.au.

Specific questions can be directed to our Business Operations Manager, Kieryn Old, on E: [email protected].

Join us and help create opportunities for young people while building strong connections with employers and the community. Apply today!