Address- Full Time Fixed Term - Until 22 September 2025
- Salary from $96,626 to $102,676 per annum, plus superannuation
- Exciting opportunity to join a passionate team and deliver youth service activities & initiatives
About the Position
Reporting to the Coordinator Childhood and Youth Services, this position oversees the daily operations of the Youth Services team, including the City's four Youth Centres, and Youth Outreach programs. It involves staff recruitment, supervision and leadership, and ensuring continued service excellence of the high performing team.
The role is also responsible for:
- Overseeing the daily operations of the City's four youth centres and youth outreach programs, including rosters, training, programming and regular on-call requirements, in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, processes and procedures.
- Day to day supervision of staff, including performance, conduct and safety, and allocation of tasks set within limits set by the Leader ensuring the efficient and effective deployment of resources.
- Developing, implementing and evaluating youth initiatives and programs that meet identified needs and increases meaningful youth engagement and participation.
- Leading and overseeing the City's workplace health and safety requirements of the Youth Services team.
- Acting as a point of contact for customers and stakeholders, and responding to enquiries; ensuring that these are addressed, resolved and/or re-directed for resolution.
- Contributing to budget preparation and the delivery of services within budget.
- Leading and contributing to the preparation of reports and other papers tailored to the needs of the target audience; and
- Continuous improvement of processes and initiatives.
This is a busy and challenging role, requiring strong drive, commitment and passion for achieving great outcomes for our community.
About You
We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic leader with a passion for Youth Services, who is dedicated to providing a high quality customer experience. You will have operational leadership experience in youth service, supervising staff, developing and managing budgets, building team culture, aligning work to strategic priorities, and ideally have a strong understanding of local government.
This exciting role requires the successful candidate to be skilled in supervising the work of others, providing technical assistance and motivating staff. As such, you will be able to demonstrate through your resume and cover letter that you meet the following capabilities:
- Experience in a similar role, particularly in a youth operations environment;
- Qualification in relevant discipline such as Youth Services or equivalent experience;
- Experience in supervising the work of others, providing technical assistance and motivating staff;
- Experience managing youth centre and outreach operations, including staff rostering;
- Effective time management and budget management skills;
- Exceptional customer service, communication and problem solving skills;
- Experience writing memos, reports and other documents, ideally in a local government environment;
About the City of Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.
We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!
Why work for the City of Wanneroo
The City offers a range of employment benefits including:
- Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
- Five weeks annual leave;
- Paid wellness day;
- Free on-site parking;
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
- Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
- Professional development opportunities;
- An inclusive, welcoming environment; and
- An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.
To find out more about our benefits, click here!
Interested?
If this position sounds like your next career step - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now with both your resume and cover letter addressing the capabilities of the role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Reference Number: 19727
Close date: 4 July 2024 (9pm AWST)
Team LeaderYouth Services - May 2018.PDF
For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Melinda Dickson, Coordinator Childhood & Youth Services on 9405 5610.
Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.
All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.
