Scholarships Coordinator

About Our Organisation:

Youth Off The Streets is a not‑for‑profit organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. Our services include alternative high school education, crisis accommodation and housing support, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice programs, life skills and employment pathways, cultural support and community engagement.

The Role:

We are seeking a Scholarships Coordinator to deliver Youth Off The Streets' National Scholarship Program. This is a full-time, maximum-term position funded through to December 2030.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in achieving their education and training goals through scholarships, mentoring and personalised support. Working from a strengths-based approach, you will build meaningful relationships with scholarship recipients, helping them develop education pathways, access opportunities and overcome barriers to success.

You will play a key role in coordinating scholarship program activities, supporting recipients and mentors, building relationships with schools and community organisations, and contributing to the ongoing development and growth of the program.

What you'll do:

• Provide individual support, guidance and case management to scholarship recipients

• Assist young people to develop and achieve their education, training and career goals

• Coordinate Education Pathway Plans, budgets, case notes and program documentation

• Support scholarship recipients to access funding and support services

• Build and maintain relationships with mentors, families, schools, training providers and community organisations

• Facilitate opportunities for connection, engagement and learning among scholarship recipients

• Support the promotion, implementation and continuous improvement of scholarship programs

• Assist with scholarship application, selection and reporting processes

• Coordinate mentor engagement activities and provide ongoing support to mentors

• Contribute to events and program initiatives, including the annual Scholarships Award Ceremony

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with young people in youth work, education, community services or a related field

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services or a related qualification

• Demonstrated ability to support young people to achieve education, training or employment goals

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience coordinating programs, projects or case management activities

• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusive, respectful practice

• Understanding of child protection responsibilities and the principles of a child safe organisation

• Current Working With Children Check and Driver Licence

What we offer:

• Salary packaging: $15,900 tax‑free + $2,650 meal & entertainment

• EAP for yourself and your family

• Additional leave (purchased leave, gifted leave, self‑care leave)

• Onsite parking available

• Access to Fitness Passport

• Supportive, values‑driven team

To Apply

Please include your resume with contact details and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria (maximum 2 pages).

Youth Off The Streets embraces The Sanctuary Model as the foundation of our organisational culture. This trauma‑informed framework guides how we support young people and staff, prioritising safety, emotional wellbeing and resilience. It shapes our approach to conflict resolution, crisis intervention and healing from trauma creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. These values are part of who we are and how we work. We actively encourage, support and celebrate the diverse voices and strengths of our people. This diversity fuels innovation, deepens connection and strengthens the impact we have in the communities we serve.

Youth Off The Streets is an EEO employer and a child‑safe organisation. This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate, high‑profile not‑for‑profit that values the young people of today and tomorrow and the people who support them.

The successful candidate will be required to hold a NSW Working With Children Check, Police Check, a valid Australian Driver Licence, and unrestricted Australian working rights.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.