Senior Youth Programs Lead: Shape the Future

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

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.