Regional Lead Youth Engagement (Sunbury/Craigieburn)

Job Description

• Permanent Full Time
• $99,526.96 per annum plus superannuation 
• Join the Family, Youth & Children team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Regional Lead Youth Engagement provides leadership and operational oversight of youth engagement services within a designated region of Hume, supporting the implementation of Connect & Thrive: A Plan for Young People in Hume 2022–2026. The role leads and develops a team of Youth Engagement Officers, manages youth facilities and program delivery, and coordinates the development, delivery and evaluation of youth, wellbeing and leadership initiatives that create positive outcomes for children, young people, families and the community.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, develop and deliver programs and supports in regional areas across Hume that align to goals and actions identified in the Connect & Thrive: A Plan for Young People in Hume 2022 – 2026.  
• Supervise and guide a team of Youth Engagement Officers to plan, deliver and evaluate mental health, wellbeing and leadership services and programs for children and young people predominantly aged 6 to 18 years delivered at youth centres and at place-based locations. 
• Contribute to the development of a high-performance culture, promoting professional development and quality service delivery. 
• Work with Team Leader Youth Engagement to plan and deliver the activation of the Councils Youth Facilities and place-based locations. 
• Manage the operations of the facilities including lease and licence agreements, maintenance, capital works for the youth centres. 
• Accurately record and report client and program data relating to Youth Engagement & Pathways Programs. 
• Contribute to the production of written information (communication reports and policies) and financial data (budgets, progress reports) for procedural reporting, planning, decision making and monitoring purposes.  

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Proven ability in driving outcomes, quality, continuous improvement, and staff performance, with a focus on effective leadership in implementing personnel practices including those related to equal employment opportunity and occupational health and safety.
• Provision of accurate and timely strategic advice and support to Team Leader Mental Health Wellbeing and Leadership, and the Coordinator Youth Engagement & Pathways and staff. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with the ability to gain co-operation and assistance from Government departments, service providers, Council staff, young people and their families. 
• Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to accurately document youth programs and report upon performance and outcomes to Council, funding bodies or other stakeholders.  
• Proven ability to motivate, supervise and develop staff and to manage behaviour and positive change in the workplace. 
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support a team, contributing to an environment that promotes high performance.  
• Demonstrated experience in the effective and efficient management of resources including financial and staffing.  
• Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver effective program outcomes.  
• Well-developed organisation, project management and time management skills with the ability to implement EEO, OH&S training and development.  

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social work or community development with experience working with young people or formal qualifications in a related field with substantial relevant experience.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate.
• Current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed progressively throughout the advertising period. This role may close once a sufficient number of suitable applicants has been received. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as early as possible.