Introduction The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria, providing specialist knowledge and support to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Our vision is that young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds are connected, empowered and influential Australians. Description CMY Program Managers are responsible for planning, organising, leading and motivating program and project teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality outcomes that align with the organisation’s strategic priorities and commitment to responsive integrated programs, services and initiatives. Each Program Manager is assigned a specific portfolio responsibility, but this may change and/or expand over time as the organisation’s priorities shift to better respond to our stakeholders’ changing needs and our strategic priorities. This position will lead the Youth Justice portfolio The Youth Justice Portfolio sits within the broader Program and Services area and has been established to lead, coordinate and manage the delivery of CMY’s youth justice specific programs and projects including crime prevention and early intervention projects and the Youth Referral and Independent Person Program (YRIPP) which delivers a high quality system of adult volunteers called “Independent Persons” who attend police interviews with young people in police custody when a parent or guardian is not available. Hours: 38 hours per week, 1.0 FTE Full Time Fixed Term: until June 30, 2027 Base Salary (SCHADS Level 7 : $119,093.52 per annum plus Super and access to Salary Packaging (Salary Packaging is a great way to increase the value of your salary by allowing you to receive a portion of your income in the form of tax free or tax-deductible benefits.) Location: Carlton Applications Close: 11:59pm, Friday 3 October 2025 Interviews: to be held in the week beginning 13 Oct 2025 You will have Demonstrated knowledge of Victoria’s youth justice system Strategic thinker with proven ability to consult and collaborate across an organisation with highly developed relationship management and influencing skills Strong consulting skills, able to advise and communicate effectively at both the strategic and operational levels Excellent communication, interpersonal skills including written communication (work plans, reports, funding submissions/tenders and business cases) Proven leadership skills and ability to manage high-performing teams with demonstrable interpersonal team skills including supervision, coaching, collaborating, and team building Agile project management skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances while managing risk, budgets and quality outcomes Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” perspective Highly computer literate across the MS office suite applications, data management tools and virtual office tools. For more information On the role, please see the position description On CMY, visit https://www.cmy.net.au/about-us Contact person for the role: Bec lean – Senior Manager- Youth Hub, on 0431 729 752 How to Apply Click "Apply" on the job and complete the application form. If you don't already have a profile, please create one to submit your application Follow the instructions to upload your resume and a document outlining examples/a response addressing each of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. This can be included in your cover letter or a separate document . Applications submitted without addressing the key selection criteria will not be considered Documents must be in MS Word or PDF format For guidelines on how to apply for a job at CMY please read here For tips on how to respond to Key Selection Criteria, please read here: Careers Vic Gov - Guide CMY takes Child Safety seriously and short-listed candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
