Engagement & Administration Facilitator

Passionate about making a difference? Join CREATE Foundation and help change the lives of young people in care!

Part time fixed term | Brisbane QLD | $88 090 p.a. pro rata

Position Context:

As the peak consumer body, CREATE represents the voices of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience. Widely regarded as a national leader in child and youth participation, demand for CREATE is growing as we continue to provide meaningful programs, best practice engagement, and system design support to sector and government agencies across Queensland.

With the recent launch of the Commission of Inquiry (the Inquiry) into Queensland’s Child Safety System, CREATE Foundation is committed to ensuring children and young people’s voices are foundational throughout the inquiry.

The Inquiry is a major development impacting Queensland’s child safety system and CREATE is in a position to support young people to share their experiences of what it’s like interacting with the child safety system and what needs to change from their perspectives.

Primary Purpose:

The Engagement and Administration Facilitator (EAF) plays an integral role in supporting CREATE’s capacity to meaningfully contribute to both ensuring the voices of children and young people are central to the Commission of Inquiry, and addressing current advocacy priorities including residential care reforms, and improved transition supports. The position will hold a particular focus on supporting CREATE’s contribution to the Inquiry across two core areas of responsibility: internal and external stakeholder engagement (including children and young people) and administrative support and coordination. Specifically, the EAF will lead engagement and administrative tasks for programs, events, and advocacy products related to the Inquiry and identified advocacy priorities of CREATE QLD . At times, the EAF will also provide programmatic support by facilitating/co-facilitating core programs and events.

As the successful candidate, you will be both young-person focused, and detail orientated, with an ability to work across teams. Ensuring clear communication, efficient coordination and strong administration, you will serve as a key connector and enabler for young people’s voices and participation in the Inquiry.

Why you’ll love working at CREATE

We don’t just talk about making a difference—we live it. Our team is passionate, purpose-driven, and we know that great work happens when people feel supported and valued. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Extra Time Off: Enjoy three bonus leave days over the festive season and a day off for your birthday!

Salary Packaging Perks: Pay less tax and take home more pay with our NFP benefits.

Grow With Us: From induction to career development, we’ll back your success.

A Supportive Team: Work with people who genuinely care and uplift each other.

Flexibility Matters: We know life happens, so we offer work arrangements that suit you.

Celebrate Milestones: Earn rewards up to $3,000 as you grow with CREATE.

Wellbeing First: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

About you

You’re creative, engaging, and passionate about working with children and young people. You thrive in a dynamic environment, love facilitating programs, and are committed to making a positive impact. With strong communication skills and a trauma-informed approach, you’re ready to connect, empower, and inspire young people with a care experience. You have:

A tertiary qualification in Social Science, Event Management, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or a related field, plus at least one year of experience in an NGO.

An understanding of trauma-informed practice and the National Child Safe Standards.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and problem-solving.

Excellent IT literacy and database management skills.

The ability to work respectfully with First Nations communities and within a culturally safe framework.

Experience in planning and delivering workshops and events for young people.

Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

About us

At CREATE, we stand with children and young people in care. As the national voice for those with lived experience of out-of-home care, we amplify their voices to drive real change. We’re bold, adaptive, and committed to making the care system better—because every young person deserves to be heard and empowered.

How to apply

View the full job description and selection criteria at https://create.org.au/join-our-team/

Ready to join our team? Apply now by sending your CV, responses to the Selection Criteria (maximum four pages), and cover letter to [email protected] by 12 noon, Monday 15th September 2025.

CREATE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We value each individual’s unique contribution and we strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with a care experience, and those from diverse backgrounds.

We can’t wait to hear from you!