Coordinator - Youth, Families & Community Safety Division

2 days ago


Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Tangentyere Council Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

YFCS Coordinator

Level: 7.1

Salary: $117,852 per annum/pro rata

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Tangentyere Council deliver a range of Youth, Families & Community Safety (YFCS) services across Town Camps and Alice Springs, supporting children, young people, families, and communities through the delivery of daytime and after-hours services focussed on recreation, diversion, out of home care, community safety and family support programs.

The Coordinator is responsible for direct staff management and operational oversight of services within their designated portfolio, working with guidance from the Assistant Manager. The coordinator will collaborate with other Coordinators to maintain integrated, high-quality service delivery across the YFCS division and are committed to increasing access children, young people, and communities across Alice Springs, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities include oversight of operations of services, supervision of staff with varying experience levels, supporting professional development and capacity building of staff, managing performance, and overseeing program planning and delivery inclusive of procurement and fiscal management. The role requires strong verbal and written communication skills with experience writing reports and high-level briefings, leadership experience in service delivery, and demonstrated capability in cross-cultural engagement, particularly in developing and implementing youth or social programs alongside Aboriginal communities. The Coordinator will have a demonstrated understanding of therapeutic approaches to service delivery and demonstrated experience in managing and deescalating crisis and conflict.

The position requires strategic knowledge of the youth, community and community safety services in Central Australia, along with high-level skills in leadership, assessment, program design, and culturally safe, trauma-informed practice. Coordinators work collaboratively within a team, contributing across service areas and taking responsibility for assigned portfolios such as Community Safety, Youth Services, or specialist programs based on program needs and individual strengths.

Out-of-hours work is required, including two weekday evenings until 9:00pm and participation in a 7-day on-call roster.

Click here to download the Position Description/Selection Criteria

Closing date:
29/10/2025

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date.

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