Holistic Youth Development Manager

1 day ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $98,765 - $123,456

Job Title: Youth Justice Support Team Leader

Role Overview:

The role of the Team Leader is to oversee the delivery of a holistic education and wellbeing service supporting young people aged 10-16 years who have been in contact with the youth justice system and are disengaged from schooling. This role is responsible for leading a team of practitioners, ensuring quality outcomes, strong stakeholder relationships, and safe, effective program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, supervision, coaching and performance management to a team of practitioners.
  • Oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring service delivery meets contractual and legislative obligations.
  • Monitor, evaluate and report on inputs, outputs, and outcomes with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage program risks, including those relating to quality, staff wellbeing, and child safeguarding.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with local communities, stakeholders, and referral partners.
  • Advocate within the broader service system on behalf of children, parents, and carers.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, child safeguarding requirements, and workplace health and safety standards.
  • Contribute to program growth through proposal development and business planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience working with children, young people, and families, particularly those at risk, disengaged, or involved in the justice system.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience building, supervising and developing high-performing teams.
  • Knowledge of child protection, youth justice, and well-being frameworks.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
  • High-level stakeholder engagement, consultation, and advocacy skills.
  • Experience in rostering, scheduling, and managing resources.
  • A commitment to child safety, safeguarding practices, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

This is an opportunity to play a vital role in shaping outcomes for young people in Cairns. As a Team Leader, you will work in a supportive environment where your leadership will directly contribute to improving lives, strengthening communities, and fostering a safe, positive, and child-focused culture.

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