Save the Children Australia's Youth programs run across Hobart, Launceston and Devonport, supporting young people who are disengaged from education, in contact with the justice system or transitioning back into the community after detention. We need you to lead our dedicated team to maximise the impact of our programs on the lives of young people. We're seeking someone with a passion for assisting our communities' most vulnerable youth and genuinely making a difference.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We've been operating in Tasmania for nearly 70 years, working with families, communities and children themselves to give them the best possible start. More information on our work in Tasmania is available here.

Where you come in:

In this part-time, maximum term position (4 days a week for 12 months, with potential for extension) based in Hobart, Launceston or Devonport, you will lead 8 staff members to deliver youth programs across Tasmania. You'll be responsible for the operational running of activities and supporting your staff, including providing their professional supervision. You'll be part of our Tasmanian Youth team and report to our Regional Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Contributing to the strategic direction of the Tasmanian Youth team
• Building and maintaining effective networks and relationships to promote programs, generate support and create effective referral pathways
• Providing regular leadership to the program team through coaching and professional supervision
• Monitoring program contracts (under guidance) to ensure contractual obligations are met

If we could compose the perfect you…

…You work from a strengths-based perspective and you're someone who highly values the wellbeing of their staff. You'll be happy to contribute to program design, while also driving results, reporting and risk management. Importantly, you'll keep the values of Save the Children at the forefront of your work and will always seek excellence in the services we provide to young people throughout Tasmania.

This role requires:

• Experience working with young people from diverse and disadvantaged communities
• Working knowledge of the Tasmanian youth justice and education systems
• A diploma level certification (minimum) in a relevant field
• Proven leadership skills, the ability to nurture a cohesive team
• Valid driver's licence

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Child friendly work environment
• Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave options
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

For more information refer to the Position Description - Team Leader, Youth.