At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Youth Employment Partnerships and Governance Lead to join our dedicated team Youth and Adult Transitions team, working with the National Youth Employment Body.

Location: Head office, Fitzroy; with some days spent at the Frankston and Broadmeadows Thrive Hubs

Job Type: Max Term Full-Time ( 18 month contract) working 38 hours per week

Salary: $100,544.29 to $105,096.07 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 11.5% superannuation.

We’re looking for a Youth Employment Partnerships and Governance Lead with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference on a full-time basis, based in our head office in Fitzroy, Melbourne, with the opportunity for some interstate travel.

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The National Youth Employment Body (NYEB) is an alliance of people and organisations working together to deliver a coordinated, systemic approach to youth employment that invests in the skills and capabilities of young people. We work in eight communities across Australia, demonstrating how community voices can come together to create change at a local level and impact national policy and practice.

This position will be responsible for building and convening two key advisory groups for the NYEB: the Youth Advisory Board and the National Employer Reference Group. In collaboration with the NYEB Leadership Team and other relevant team members across the BSL, this role will ensure that the voice and needs of young people and employers are integrated into all NYEB activities, and that NYEB partners receive input from the advisory groups.

The role will develop and refine the scope, membership and function of these advisory groups and will manage their establishment and ongoing activities, as well as drawing insights and recommendations from across the NYEB alliance and the Youth and Employer advisory groups to advise on the design and direction of NYEB activities.

This role will involve actively supporting the capability-building and training of our partners and network, and working directly with the NYEB Leadership Team, partner organisations, industry, government and frontline service delivery practitioners, as well as young people with a range of lived experiences, in the ongoing implementation and development of the NYEB model.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with the NYEB leadership team in the development of the design, strategy and model for the Youth Advisory Board and National Employer Reference Groups as established governance groups of the National Youth Employment Body (NYEB)
• Lead the logistics of the Youth and Employer advisory group meetings, including working with members and other stakeholders to build agendas, coordinating meeting times and group roles, recording minutes and providing follow-up where appropriate.
• Create and manage effective communication mechanisms for insights arising between the advisory groups and the NYEB network
• Use an Advantaged Thinking practice approach to build a strong foundation for collaborative action
• In collaboration with the Practice and Service Development teams lead the recruitment, onboarding, and on-the-job support of NYEB Youth Advisors
• Coordinate and facilitate National Employer Reference Group meetings and activities to ensure that diverse employer perspectives from across the NYEB are represented and elevated across the network
• Use the unique position as coordinator of advisory groups of two key stakeholder groups of the NYEB to highlight shared challenges and misalignments, and use these insights to inform practice and advocacy across the NYEB’s activities
• Work closely with the Communications Lead to develop and disseminate communication materials relating to youth employment

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in the area of Business Development, Education, Youth, Community Services or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in community development, business development and practice focused on youth education and employment
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex, time-sensitive projects involving a range of stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated experience in partnership management, including working across diverse stakeholder groups and levels to determine needs, broker new opportunities and develop shared goals
• Experience in co-design and delivering training
• Demonstrated broad knowledge and understanding of policy and practice in the area of education, employment, and disadvantage among young people in the Australian context
• Proven youth focus and experience with industry, with an understanding of and commitment to the values and ideals of the Youth and Adult Transitions portfolio, including the Advantaged Thinking approach
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build effective, collaborative relationships and build a shared visions across a range of stakeholders
• Experience in developing and presenting high quality training with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to manage and synthesise competing points of view and uncertainty to build common assets

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY NOW

When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Frida Komesaroff at 0491 051 180 or [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Employment Partnerships and Governance Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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