About the Y Northern Territory (Y NT):
At the Y NT, we are dedicated to helping children, young people, and communities thrive. Whether through our Early Learning Centres, Outside Hours School Care, Recreation Centres, Aquatic facilities, Youth Programs, Remote Pools program, or Hostel, we are committed to supporting Territorians in becoming connected, educated, resilient, and healthy.
The Opportunity:
The YNT Back2School Program is an alternative education program supporting young people in Years 9–12 who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream education. The program provides a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment focused on re-engagement, wellbeing, literacy and numeracy development, life skills, and pathways into school, training, or employment.
The Alternative Education Facilitator plays a key leadership role in the delivery of the YNT Back2School Program. This position is responsible for delivering the educational component of the program, ensuring learning is individualised, engaging, and responsive to each young person’s needs.
The role supports the succession and deputising functions of the Program Coordinator, providing day-to-day operational leadership, educational planning, and continuity of program delivery when the coordinator is absent.
This position combines direct program delivery, curriculum planning, case coordination, stakeholder communication, and pathway development to support disengaged young people to reconnect with education, build confidence, and transition toward school, VET, training, or employment outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
– Lead the daily educational delivery of the Back2School Program
– Work alongside the Back2School Coordinator to develop and implement term plans, weekly schedules, and annual program plans
– Deliver differentiated literacy, numeracy, life skills, and project-based learning activities
– Individualize student work levels based on ability, engagement, and school expectations
– Ensure educational content aligns with student goals and school re-engagement plans
– Support curriculum links to Australian Curriculum capabilities and general capabilities
– Maintain high expectations around learning routines, behavior, and engagement
– Deliver the educational component of the program each school term day
– Lead structured sessions including literacy, numeracy, life skills, and career readiness
– Facilitate hands-on and project learning experiences
– Support excursions, guest facilitators, and specialist sessions
– Model positive relationships and classroom culture
- Student Case Coordination
– Complete timely and high-quality student case notes
– Follow up with teachers, schools, industry partners, and parents/carers
– Maintain communication around attendance, progress, goals, and concerns
– Contribute to student goal setting, reviews, and transition planning
– Support referrals and pathway connections into VET, employment, and support services
– Track student attendance, engagement, and educational progress
– Act as succession support to the Coordinator
– Provide leadership coverage during Coordinator leave or absence
– Support staff with daily delivery expectations and educational practice
– Assist with planning meetings, rostering, and daily operational decisions
– Maintain program continuity across Back2School and partner streams
– Contribute to program improvement, reporting, and stakeholder relationships
– Step into future Coordinator responsibilities as capability develops
– Deliver weekly support across PYA Boys/Girls Night where required
– Provide school holiday coverage across PYA and PYC where required
– Support consistency of youth engagement approaches across streams
Qualifications and Experience
- Current manual NT driver’s license.
- Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or higher) and CPR.
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Education Support, Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience delivering education, alternative education, youth work, or learning support programs for young people
- Experience planning and delivering differentiated learning activities, including literacy, numeracy, life skills, and project-based learning.
- Ability to provide leadership, support daily operations, and contribute to program continuity within a team environment.
Mandatory Requirements
YMCA, including its Boards of Directors, are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:
- Valid Working with Children Clearance.
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and a commitment to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.
Benefits:
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
- Free access to the recreation facilities we manage.
- Discounted rates at Y Childcare Centres.
- Rebatable salary packaging
Further Information
For a detailed position description please contact recruitment@ynt.org.au
All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter detailing suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.
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Applications close Friday 16 June 2026
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Y!
