• Part Time (30.4 hours per week), Fixed term 18 months
• $92,369 plus super
• Convenient Reservoir location, close to public transport

Oversee the management of The Hub Youth Centre. This part time, fixed term role drives the day-to-day operations of the programs and events delivered at The Hub by supporting young people to build resilience and connections within the Darebin community through a safe and welcoming space.

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role

As Team Leader Youth Programs – The you will lead the day to day operations at The Hub Youth Centre a safe and welcoming space for young people in Darebin, located at Northland Shopping Centre. You will lead and work with a team of passionate youth workers to engage and connect with young people through a range youth programs, activities and events. The programs and projects delivered at The Hub will enhance the wellbeing, community resilience, safety and social connectedness of young people in our community.

• Make a difference everyday leading the day to day operations of The Hub Youth Centre
• Impact the wellbeing, safety and social connectedness of young people in Darebin by planning and delivering exciting and evidence-based youth programs and initiatives
• Partner with young people, partners and local stakeholders to build the capacity and resilience of young people

Skills & Experience

• Qualifications and/or experience within the youth and community services sector
• Experience in leading teams in a youth or community services setting
• Experience working in partnership with young people utilising co-design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues and or legislation impacting young people
• Knowledge and or experience music industry, studio recording technology, audio engineering equipment, sound production, music, writing and performance.

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Clinton Fullgrabe, Coordinator Youth Services on 0425 818 590 for a confidential discussion.

A position description is attached.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.