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Program Support Officer

  • 532231
  • Prahran, VIC, 3181
  • Program Administration
  • Maximum Term Part Time
  • Closing on: Sep 17 2026
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  • Max term part time position until 30 June 2027
  • Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
  • Based at Heatherton
Your new role

As a Program Support Officer you will play a vital role in keeping our Family Services Program running smoothly. In this dynamic position, you will support office operations, manage financial administration, and contribute to meaningful program delivery that makes a real difference in the community.

You will thrive working both independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations at the site.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your salary (SCHADS Level 3) + super, you can access the following.

  • Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
  • Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
  • Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
  • Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.
Your skills and experience
  • You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Certificate in Business Administration or relevant experience

You will also have:

  • Demonstrated experience in administrative roles (essential)
  • Experience in a human services organisation (desirable)
  • Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision and under pressure
  • Ability to problem solve and effectively manage feedback

 View position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Carly Sojka via email carly.sojka@vt.uniting.org.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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