Youth Services Coordinator

Anglicare Victoria; Wonthaggi; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool cars

Health & Wellbeing program

Discounted health insurance

Rainbow Tick Accreditation

DCA Inclusive Employer recognition

Job summary

Anglicare Victoria is seeking a Senior Practitioner to coordinate and deliver youth services in the Bass Coast region, including the YES Youth Hub in Wonthaggi and outreach across Bass Coast. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, supervision of facilitators and volunteers, and ensuring program activities meet project timelines and outcomes.

The position is Senior Practitioner (SCHADS Level 6), part-time at 22.8 hours per week, with a flexible delivery model and some after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences with substantial experience or postgraduate qualification or associate diploma with substantial experience attained through previous appointments, service and/or study with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate activities within the YES Youth Hub and deliver outreach services across the Bass Coast region.
• Engage key stakeholders and provide supervision/support to youth facilitators, students and volunteers.
• Deliver outreach services and manage project activities to meet deliverables, timelines and budgets.

Skills

Youth Work

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Coordination

Supervision & Mentoring

Report Writing

Data Analysis

Presentation

Education

Degree in Social Work or Youth Work or Psychology

Postgraduate qualification / Associate diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Support young people across Bass Coast region

• On-going position

• 22.8 hours per week. Flexible service delivery model with work required outside of business hours

• Senior practitioner level position SCHADS Level 6

The Program:

Our Bass Coast Youth Services program, delivered in partnership with Bass Coast Shire Council aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging service for young people in the Bass Coast area, fostering strong community relationships and empowering youth aged 12 to 25 years. Bass Coast Youth Services is based at the YES Youth Hub in Wonthaggi and outreaches across the Bass Coast area.

About the role:

You will be part of a dynamic team delivering services directly to young people. You will be primarily responsible for coordinating and facilitating activities within the YES Youth Hub and delivering outreach services across the Bass Coast region.

You will be responsible for key stakeholder engagement and providing supervision/support to youth facilitators/students/volunteers within the program.

Position Requirements:

• A relevant Degree in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences with substantial experience or post graduate qualification or associate diploma with substantial experience attained through previous appointments, service and/or study with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level.

• Significant experience and knowledge in respect to working with youth people in a range of settings to support better outcomes I.e., Mental Health, Homeliness, Trauma, Youth Justice, Community, Out of Home Care etc.

• Experience working within youth focused outreach models and responding to community place-based needs.

• Experienced in co-ordinating project activities, including meeting project deliverables in line with project plan i.e., timelines, budgets, and resourcing.

• Highly developed organisational skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands.

• Highly competent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing reports and presenting information to large groups of people either externally or internally.

• Ability to research, analyse, review data and develop a project plan or alter a project plan to deliver against overarching objectives, working collaboratively wit key stakeholders and or seeking feedback from clients.

• Ability to manage and mentor, employees, students and/or volunteers in the delivery of a project and or service.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• Inspiring leadership opportunity

• A salary at SCHADS award level 6

• Pool cars available for your use.

• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.

• Access to discounted health insurance as well!

• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.

• Learn from a team around you, support one another and deliver the best outcomes for young people.

• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.

• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say:“I first came to Anglicare because of their reputation for delivering high-quality services. The size of the organisation was quite appealing as well. I’ve stayed for the same reasons - our size and strength means we have a lot of support structures and infrastructure that support us to do our work.”

Applications close: 27 September 2026

**Please note that the team will be reviewing applications as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified**

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.