Program Assistant (Casual)

Help young adults build real skills, real confidence, and real pathways.

Co-Hive is looking for a casual Program Assistant to join our Programs and Pathways team, supporting young adults aged 17–35 living with disability, neurodivergence, and low support needs as they build employment, independence, and social connection skills.

You’ll work as part of a team that facilitates learning – sometimes supporting our Program Facilitators to deliver structured group sessions, and sometimes leading programs yourself, like social meetups or independence getaways. Either way, you’ll be hands-on: running small-group and 1:1 activities such as travel training, digital skills, or goal-setting, and helping participants take meaningful steps toward jobs, further education, and community life.

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• Experience working with people with disability in an education, support, or youth development setting
• Confidence supporting small groups or individuals in learning and goal-setting
• Strong communication and digital skills, with an interest in using technology to enhance learning
• A calm, empathetic, proactive approach and a genuine belief in inclusion and self-determination
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one
• Vocational or tertiary qualifications in Disability, Individual Support, or Education Support is highly regarded, though not essential
• Availability to work onsite at a Co-Hive Hub during program hours.

Why Co-Hive?

You’ll do genuinely meaningful work, supported by a passionate, hands-on team that invests in your development and growth. It’s a participant-led, high-energy environment where every day looks a little different — challenging, rewarding, and fun.

If this sounds like you, and you’d like to be part of our team, please “Apply Now”.

About Co-Hive

Co-Hive is a Sydney-based organisation empowering young adults aged 17–35 with disability, neurodiversity, and low support needs to achieve award-wage open employment, build independence and advocacy, and develop strong social connections. Founded by an experienced leader in special education, Co-Hive exists because too many young adults with disability were leaving school without a genuine pathway into employment, further study, or community life. 

In just two years, we’ve grown to two hubs, 140+ participants each week, and national recognition including Best New Disability Business in Australia (2024). More importantly, we’ve built something rare and deeply needed: a genuine community.

We have supported hundreds of young adults and their families to move from uncertainty to confidence, from limited options to real pathways, and from isolation to belonging. For many families, Co-Hive has restored hope for a future their young person can feel proud of; one grounded in purpose, independence, contribution, and meaningful success. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

Before you apply:

Before applying, we encourage you to:

• Visit our website to explore our Buzz Bulletin, Impact Report, and program information
• Follow Co-Hive on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube
• Familiarise yourself with the Australian Disability Strategy 2021–2031