Senior Team Leader Youth Programs

Darebin City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative, respectful workplace

Make a difference in the community

Job summary

Darebin City Council is seeking a Senior Team Leader Youth Programs in Melbourne to lead and manage dynamic youth services, including the Youth Outreach program, The Hub Youth Space and Decibels Music and Arts Studio.

You will drive planning, development, and evaluation of services with a focus on youth-led, integrated planning and community impact. A tertiary qualification and experience in youth or community services are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Youth, Social Work or Social Sciences and/or related field with several years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in leading, coaching and supporting teams in a youth or community services setting.
• Experience planning, developing, managing and evaluating youth programs with budgets and timelines.
• Knowledge of trends and legislation affecting young people.
• Skills in policy and procedural development and making recommendations.
• Understanding reporting requirements as directed by the Council and external funders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage diverse communities.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) required.
• Victorian Driver’s Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and lead youth programs.
• Recruit, lead, support, supervise and mentor staff.
• Update systems, policies and procedures to ensure safe operation of youth programs and spaces.
• Maximise youth and community use through targeted promotion.
• Liaise with stakeholders and partners to identify emerging issues.
• Contribute to department and organisational planning and leadership group activities.
• Monitor program budget and provide progress reports on expenditure and performance indicators.
• Other duties as directed within the skills and capabilities of a position at this level.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff mentoring

Stakeholder liaison

Budget management

Policy development

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Youth/Social Work/Social Sciences

Job description

• Permanent role
• Convenient location, close to public transport
• Lead an exciting and diverse team
• Ability to influence future direction and program opportunities

The Senior Team Leader Youth Programs is responsible for the effective leadership, management and operation of sector leading services to young people that include the Youth Outreach program, The Hub Youth Space and Decibels Music and Arts Studio.

About the role:

The role will over the planning and development of relevant processes and procedures, in line with Council, to support youth led and integrated, planning, implementation and evaluation of services to Darebin’s diverse community.

You will:

• Plan, develop and lead youth programs
• Recruit, lead, support, supervise and mentor staff to provide quality services to young people and the community.
• Support to update systems, policies and procedures to ensure the safe, secure and efficient operation of youth programs and spaces.
• Maximise youth and community use through targeted promotion
• Liaise and consult with stakeholders and partners to identify emerging and priority issues
• Contribute to department and organisational planning processes and leadership group activities, as required.
• Monitor appropriated program budget and provide progress reports on expenditure and performance indicators.
• Other duties as directed within the skills and capabilities of a position at this level.

About you:

Set out the skills, experience and values we are looking for.

• Tertiary qualification in Youth, Social Work or Social Sciences and/or related field with several years’ relevant experience, or, lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.
• Experience in leading, coaching and supporting teams in a youth or community services setting
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, manage and evaluate youth programs, projects, activities and events within given time frames and budgets.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues and or legislation impacting young people
• Demonstrated skills in policy and procedural development and making recommendations for improvement.
• Understanding of, and the ability to meet reporting requirements as directed by City of Darebin and any external funding departments.
• Excellent communication skills in both writing and verbal capability with a particular ability to effectively engage with Darebin’s diverse community.
• A current employee Working with Children Card.
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

Applications close on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:30pm.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.