About the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic)
Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the peak body and leading policy advocate on young people's issues in Victoria. Our vision is that the rights of young people in Victoria are respected, and they are active, visible and valued in their communities. For over 60 years, YACVic has advocated for the best interests of young people (aged 12-25 years) and the sector that works with them. YACVic provides additional targeted advocacy and services through our key services, YACVic Rural and the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS). YDAS is in the process of transitioning to independence in 2026.
About the role
The Executive Assistant & Membership Officer provides administrative support to the CEO and the YACVic Board, and coordinates YACVic’s membership functions. The role requires the confidence and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders of all levels, strong administrative competence, and a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
This is a great opportunity for a person who has strong administration skills and is keen to understand all aspects of a values-based, not-for-profit organisation, while working on diverse tasks and engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
Advantages of working at YACVic
- Generous terms and benefits
- Flexible, disability friendly, family friendly, rainbow friendly
- Fun work culture, with a social purpose,
- Diversity, working with a dynamic network of youth organisations that includes regional and rural young people, the Youth Disability Advocacy Service, multicultural, Koorie and rainbow young people.
- High degree of collegial support & sector-leading professional development
Employment conditions
YACVic promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people, including those with a disability, those who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or those from refugee or migrant backgrounds. We take child protection very seriously.
All employees are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards, including rigorous background, identity and reference checks. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check (costs reimbursed) and must agree to comply with YACVic’s Code of Conduct, Child Safe policy and procedures.
YACVic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disability, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the role to support individuals in performing the duties and meeting the requirements of the role.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Mary Nega (she/her), CEO mnega@yacvic.org.au using the subject line: Executive Assistant & Membership Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or the YACVic recruitment team recruitment@yacvic.org.au
Interviews likely to be held 20 - 24 October2025.
Please read the full position description attached before applying. (If you cannot access the PD on our ad please contact us via recruitment@yacvic.org.au using the subject line: Executive Assistant & Membership Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs)
📌 Executive Assistant and Membership Officer
🏢 Youth Affairs Council Victoria
📍 Melbourne