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 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".
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.
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Creating Mainstream Employment Opportunities for Young Adults with Disabilities
Co-Hive is a Sydney-based organisation empowering young adults aged 17 to 35 with disability, neurodiversity, and low-support needs to achieve award-wage open employment, build independence and advocacy, and develop social connections.
We bridge the gap between school and adulthood by offering person-centred programs that build skills, confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections. From creative projects to real-world job experiences, we help our participants gain the tools they need to take control of their futures.
Our programs are grounded in Self-Determination Theory—focusing on competence, autonomy, and connection. Whether it’s preparing for open employment, travelling independently, or simply building friendships, Co-Hive supports every step of the journey.
In just over a year, we’ve:
✓ Helped participants build skills and gain paid work placements
✓ Fostered a thriving community of families, educators, and allies
✓ Won Best New Business at the 2024 Australian Disability Service Awards
📖 Read our Impact Report 2024 here: https://docsend.com/view/uj3pkyswfirtbam9
📣 NDIS funds can be used for Co-Hive services for self-managed or plan-managed participants.
📍 Located on 408 Botany Rd, Beaconsfield NSW 2015, Australia
🌐 www.co-hive.com.au
