Team Leader, Emergency Youth Accommodation

2 weeks ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Wayss Full time

Full Time Opportunity Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness? Join wayss, the largest provider of family violence and homelessness services in South East Melbourne, and lead a team that’s changing lives every day. Why Join wayss? - Leadership Opportunity: Step into a pivotal Team Leader role guiding the Emergency Youth Accommodation program. - Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, welcoming team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. - SCHADS Level 6 salary - Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum - Five weeks annual leave for work-life balance About wayss We believe everyone deserves a life free from family violence and access to safe, sustainable housing. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where they thrive. We proudly serve the communities of Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Casey, and Cardinia. About the Role As Team Leader, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our Emergency Youth Accommodation (EYA) program, ensuring high-quality service delivery and fostering strong partnerships across the sector. You’ll also play a key role in implementing our Advantaged Thinking approach and participate in the on‑call roster. Key Responsibilities - Lead and support a dedicated team - Manage intake and prioritise referrals - Ensure compliance with funding guidelines - Drive service improvements and innovation - Build collaborative relationships with external partners - Monitor budgets and facility operations About You You’re a compassionate leader with: - A degree in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, or related field - Proven experience working with young people in community services - Strong leadership and supervision skills - Deep understanding of homelessness and youth development - Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities - Current Driver’s Licence - Valid Working with Children Check (Employment category) - Successful completion of pre‑employment checks Ready to Apply? Applications close 28 November 2025 – but don’t wait We may close early if the right candidate is found. For enquiries or a copy of the position description, contact Anne Casey, Manager Youth Services on (03) 8764 0691. Please include a cover letter addressing the "About You" section. wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people. wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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