National Coordinator – Youth
Girl Guides Australia is now welcoming applications for the role of National Coordinator, Youth.
Purpose of the role:
To coordinate and support the implementation of a high-quality, inclusive, girl-led Australian Guide Program (AGP) across Girl Guiding in Australia. The National Coordinator works with a range of both volunteers and staff at Girl Guides Australia as well as State representatives from around the country. This role will manage 1 or more direct reports.
This role will be responsible for engaging girls and young women in a wide range of relevant programs and activities that empower them to grow in confidence, develop life skills and take the lead in their communities. The role will be responsible for ensuring the voice of girls and young women is present throughout Girl Guiding in Australia.
Specific requirements:
- Membership of a State Girl Guide Organisation
- Current Working with Children Check (or relevant equivalent in State)
- Current Police Check
- Extensive knowledge of Girl Guiding in Australia, and the AGP and the Australian Learning and Qualification Program
NOTE: The National Coordinator – Youth MAY NOT hold another Guiding leadership or management role at State or national level, concurrently with their tenure in this role.
Applications are sought from individuals with:
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to Child Safe Child Friendly practices
- Demonstrated support for diversity and inclusion
- Demonstrated ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to manage self and others
- High level interpersonal skills and ability to operate as a team player
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work autonomously, be resourceful and resilient
- Flexibility and ability to work with diverse range of stakeholders in Girl Guiding at a variety of levels across the organisation
- Openness to new ways of working and different engagement concepts for youth
- Demonstrated high level problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated high level negotiation, facilitation and communication skills
- Demonstrated high level planning and project management skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic budget management
- Demonstrated sound computing skills
- Accountability: To a role that carries a high level of accountability
- Challenge and Complexity: Finding satisfaction in handling difficult tasks and working with other volunteers
- Diverse Interpersonal Interaction: Enjoys working with and supporting people with a wide range of backgrounds and points of view
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Teamwork: Enjoys working collaboratively, sharing knowledge and resources
The full position description can be viewed here.
Those interested in applying should submit a completed GGA ADM.4C by email to applications@girlguides.org.au
Applications close at 5pm Friday 26 July 2025.
Any questions about this role should also be sent to applications@girlguides.org.au