Youth Services Coordinator

1 month ago

Wantirna South, Australia Knox City Council Full time

**Job no**: 495691
**Work type**: Permanent Full-time
**Location**: Knox Civic Centre
**Categories**: Youth Services

**Your new role**:
An exciting opportunity is available for an established leader. We are seeking a new Youth Services Coordinator who will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of services to young people, their families and carers as well as youth service providers in Knox. The role will have oversight of planning, policy and strategic development to enhance service delivery and implementation of an annual program of services.

The Youth Services Coordinator is responsible for operations, resourcing and activation of The Youth Hive - a dedicated area for young people within the Knox Library. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholder will assist to optimise service efficiency, including advocacy with and on behalf of young people.

The role will report directly to the Manager Community Access and Support and form part of the department's leadership team.

This is a Band 7 classified role, remuneration will be $107,507.54 - $120,572.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

**What you will need to thrive**

The key selection criteria for this role are:

- Extensive experience in Youth Services or community development with direct Local Government experience desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in youth services, policy development, project management and hands on administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current issues relating to young people.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a team to deliver quality customer centric services.
- Ability to manage and develop staff to achieve their full potential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, to network and develop strong ongoing relationships and to communicate with influence in the public arena.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a changing environment.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing funding agreements.
- Experience in and understanding of managing competing priorities and needs of multiple stakeholders, within a political environment.
- Experience in community development, consultation and liaison.

**How to apply**

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

To view a copy of the please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

**Why Us**

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

- accrued days off for full time employees;
- growth and learning opportunities;
- career development;
- reward and recognition programs; and,
- a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
- Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

**Advertised**: 10 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 24 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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