InWork Support Team leader

4 weeks ago

Sunshine, Australia Youth Projects Ltd Full time

Not all heroes wear capes … but plenty of them are here at Youth Projects

A bit about us

We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our focus is on respect, client-centred care, and harm prevention so people can lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment, and a greater sense of belonging, safety, and security through our holistic model of care.

This is (some) of what we got up to:

  • Over 8,000 people accessed our services
  • Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room
  • 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes
  • More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services
  • Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation program
  • Awarded ‘Great Place to Work’ 2022 and 2023
  • Providing a safe and inclusive workplace as 88% of our 2024 workforce identifying to have lived or living experience

Want to challenge yourself and see what real change looks like? Come join the Youth Projects Team.

A bit about the role

As the Team Leader for our In-Work Support team, you will play a critical role in ensuring that young people and employers receive high-quality post-placement support. You will be the driving force behind maintaining and growing our service, empowering your team to achieve sustainable employment outcomes for young people.

This role doesn’t require formal management experience, but you’ll need to demonstrate strong leadership behaviours – influencing others, leading by example, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. If you’re a natural problem solver with exceptional communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity to step into a leadership role while making a tangible difference in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of In-Work Support Mentors, driving high performance and accountability.
  • Share insights and learnings with Youth Coaches and Team Leaders, becoming the subject matter expert in outcome claims.
  • Build and nurture relationships with employers, ensuring young people maintain sustainable employment and education outcomes.
  • Use data and feedback to continuously improve services and drive program development.
  • Collaborate across teams to enhance post-placement care and expand our youth employment models.

Now ... let’s talk about you

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can lead by example? We are looking for a Team Leader – In-Work Support Mentor to join our vibrant team and help shape the future of youth employment services.

Drive for Results

A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a target-driven environment.

Leadership Behaviours

Proven ability to lead by example, influence others, and motivate a team – formal management experience is not required.

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to think critically and creatively to overcome challenges.

Integrity and Transparency

A strong commitment to honesty, ethics, and building trust with your team and stakeholders.

Exceptional Communication Skills

Ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences, including young people, employers, and stakeholders.

Why should you work with us?

We’re all about keeping things professional while still having a blast at work Our team brings high energy to everything we do, but we also know when take it easy. Flexibility is key here—whether you’re tackling the next big project or taking time for yourself, we’ve got your work/life balance covered. And let’s not forget, every day you’re here, you’re making a real impact to real people. But that’s just the start. Check out these awesome perks waiting for you:

  • Free, locally roasted coffee at the office ☕
  • A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits
  • PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
  • Flexible work environment & flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 
  • Uncapped Employee Assistance Program 
  • Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra five personal leave days

Have you made it this far?

If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person.

 Send through your resume + a cover letter by clicking "Apply for the Job." 

Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received, and only successful applicants will be notified. Please note that it is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working Children’s Check or Police Check. 

Our commitment to diversity: At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that people from a range of backgrounds bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous candidates. 

Safety screening: Youth Projects is committed to being a child-safe organisation, providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation feel safe. Youth Projects has zero tolerance

We are an independent, registered charity which provides front line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues. We also help those looking to re-engage with learning and employment. We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty. We are not only changing lives, but saving lives. Comprised of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, we have the ability to provide a complete wrap around, judgement free service with a strong focus on respect, client-centred care and harm prevention. The impact we seek enables each person to lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment and a greater sense of belonging, safety and security through a holistic model of care.

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