The Role
This position works under the general direction from the Youth Services Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of Karroong Kanyool Youth Programming. The position provides effective daily oversight of these programs to achieve and exceed performance and delivery targets that reflect the needs of the community, with a focus on quality system and continuous improvement-based management, and youth focused programming. The aim of the Youth Services Team Leader is to provide support to the youth services team in their roles of working with young people to facilitate and improve their cultural connection, education, health and wellbeing outcomes. The Youth Services Team Leader will be responsible for engaging young people on program development and delivery in a youth participation model. The Youth Services Team Leader will work with Wathaurong's internal programs and services to support the current needs of the young people who are attending the service. This will include participation in after school programs.
About You
Only Aboriginal and Torres Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are eligible to apply for this role. This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services
Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture
Ability and willingness to attain a first aid certificate.
Flexibility with work hours and ability to regularly work evenings and weekends
Desirable
*A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.
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