Program Support Officer

Help create the conditions for young people to thrive.

At Chain Reaction Foundation, we believe that every young person deserves someone in their corner. For more than 20 years, we've worked alongside young people, families and schools to strengthen connection, build resilience and create pathways to brighter futures.

We're looking for an exceptional Program Support Officer who loves creating order from complexity and understands that great administration enables great impact.

About the Role

Working closely with the Executive Director and leadership team, you'll coordinate the day-to-day administration that keeps our organisation running smoothly. You'll also support governance, fundraising activities, stakeholder engagement and organisational projects.

No two days will be the same.

You might be:

• Coordinating Board papers, agendas and minutes.
• Supporting grant administration, reporting and compliance.
• Maintaining organisational systems, records and policies.
• Coordinating events, meetings and stakeholder communications.
• Preparing professional documents, presentations and reports.
• Supporting HR administration, recruitment and onboarding.
• Managing office operations and helping improve systems and processes.
• Working with staff, schools, funders and community partners to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

About You

You are someone who:

• Has significant administration or executive support experience.
• Is exceptionally organised and highly reliable.
• Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
• Has outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office 365 and is quick to learn new systems.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgement.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Takes pride in helping others succeed.

Experience supporting executives, Boards or not-for-profit organisations will be highly regarded.

Why Join Chain Reaction Foundation?

You'll become part of a passionate team committed to ensuring no young person slips through the cracks of disconnection.

We offer:

• Meaningful work that changes lives.
• A supportive and values-driven workplace.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond your job description.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• A chance to help shape the future of an organisation recognised for innovation in youth engagement and relational practice.

Next Steps

If you're someone who believes that excellent administration can create extraordinary impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences who share our commitment to strengthening young people, families and communities.