Youth Services Team Lead — Flexible Work & PD

Kids First Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service organization in Melbourne is seeking a Team Leader for Youth Services to lead a team of practitioners focused on supporting young individuals facing homelessness and community disconnection. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, supervisory experience, and a strong understanding of the issues impacting youth. This role offers flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Additional Christmas leave days

Access to Staff Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications required in Youth Work, Community Development or Management.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience within youth or community services.
• Strong commitment to professional development for each team member.
• Deep understanding of issues facing young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 youth practitioners across multiple sites.
• Ensure adherence to practice standards and maintain compliance with policies.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen community impact.
• Manage program budgets and contribute to ongoing risk management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Youth Work

Community Development

Management

Understanding family violence and homelessness

Education

Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Community Development or Management

Job description

A leading community service organization in Melbourne is seeking a Team Leader for Youth Services to lead a team of practitioners focused on supporting young individuals facing homelessness and community disconnection. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, supervisory experience, and a strong understanding of the issues impacting youth. This role offers flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.