Join to apply for the Practice Leader Youth Services role at Frankston City CouncilFrankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!About The PositionCouncils Youth Services Department is looking for a Practice Leader who will be responsible for leading the Youth Services team in the delivery of a diverse range of programs.The Main Responsibilities Will IncludeProviding supervision, coaching, and modelling best practice community engagement strategies for the Youth Services team.Promoting Youth Services within the community to maximise youth engagement and participation, ensuring youth voices are central to service planning and development.Development and implementation of inclusive programs, events, and activities based on proactive engagement with young people, including consultations and data analysis, to enhance inclusion and positive outcomes, particularly for disengaged, at-risk, and hard-to-engage young people.About YouYou have relevant tertiary qualifications in community development, youth work, or a related field and/or extensive experience working in a community development or similar environment.Possess the ability to look at situations from many different angles, with a compassionate lens.You appreciate a team who knows how to work hard, get the job done, and have some fun along the way!Benefits Of Working At Frankston City CouncilBe part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values Kinder, Fairer, Smarter. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:Hybrid Working ModelFlexible working hoursRostered Day Off (Full time roles only)Access to professional and career development opportunitiesPurchased leavePaid Parental leavePaid Christmas Shut Down LeaveFree onsite parking (Civic Centre)Employee assistance programSalary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.This position is a Band 6 currently remunerated at $98,130 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Rebecca Nash on (03) 9768 1366 or rebecca.nash@frankston.vic.gov.au.The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.Culture at Frankston City CouncilFrankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present. Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.Pre-Employment InformationYou will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesGovernment Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Practice Leader Youth Services