Regional Lead Youth Engagement (Sunbury/Craigieburn)

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● 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 and financial data for procedural reporting, planning, decision making and monitoring purposes.

Requirements

• ● 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.
• ● 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

Benefits

• ● Permanent Full Time 99,526.96 per annum plus superannuation