Access to Education (A2E) is an innovative and unique program that supports Aboriginal children and youth to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety and wellbeing in the Alice Springs Greater Region.

Working closely with the A2E Youth Co-ordinator, the Team Leader will provide leadership and day to day support to the Youth Services team at 3 Brown Street, working to ensure effective delivery of Tangentyere Council’s Integrated Model of Service Delivery at 3 Brown Street. Drawing on significant knowledge of trauma informed practice and using strengths based framework, the Team Leader will support the Youth Co-ordinator in the delivery of a range of culturally appropriate, diverse and meaningful after hours support services and activities for at risk youth.

This position will be responsible for facilitating membership and regular meetings of the A2E Youth Reference Group, ensuring that youth services and programming are tailored to the needs and wishes of young people. The position requires strong leadership skills, and a commitment to cultural safety, quality service provision, risk assessment, staff support and development. Recognising the rights of young people, responding to feedback and ensuring that young people participate in planning their own pathways to success are essential. This position involves out of hours work including evenings and weekends.

A position description is attached.