Childhood and Youth Planning - Team Lead required for a busy Local Government on a permanent basis
**Your new company**
Hays are partnering with a large Local Government in the Perth Metro region who are looking for a Childhood and Youth Planning Team Lead to join their Community Development division on a permanent basis. This is a really exciting opportunity for a leader with prior experience in youth planning.
**Your new role**
The Childhood and Youth Planning Team Lead is responsible for developing the team and implementing strategically focused childhood and youth development actions and projects. Key aspects of this position include:
- Develop, implement and evaluate community plans, policies and initiatives targeted focused towards children and youth capacity building
- Develop strategic relationships with all relevant stakeholders such as Government agencies, industry bodies. Service providers and community
- Act as an advocate for community-based initiatives
- Support the implementation of the Councils Community Development plans
- Create a robust team culture, empowering team to be accountable and achieve key deliverables
- Prepare strategic reports and papers as required
**What you'll need to succeed**
- Previous experience working within a Team Lead/Management capacity
- Experience working in childhood and youth development, community development or project management
- Confidence in coaching and developing teams
- Previous experience creating strategic reports and papers on social research in children, youth, families and community
- Strong negotiation skills and experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in evaluating actions, plans and initiatives
**What you'll get in return**
- Permanent opportunity with a competitive salary package
- Convenient location with parking available
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Great team and exciting initiatives
**What you need to do now
📌 Childhood And Youth Planning - Team Lead
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth