• Permanent Full Time
• Band 7 ($108,364 - $120,418) + 11.5% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

Following a review of its Youth Services and Partnerships Unit, an opportunity has arisen for a dynamic leader to join the team to lead and manage the Phoenix Youth Hub, strategic partnerships and resourcing.

This exciting opportunity will see you build strategic relationships internally and externally, innovate and collaborate to activate the Phoenix Youth Hub to ensure young people have access to services they need, and lead advocacy with young people for young people around the local needs of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team within the Phoenix Youth Hub, fostering a positive and supportive environment that empowers team members to deliver exceptional services to young people.
• Lead and develop strong partnerships with specialist agencies, community based agencies, schools and others as required to maximise the activation of the Phoenix Youth Hub through tenancy and hirer agreements.
• To lead and develop an advocacy framework aimed at meeting the changing needs of young people living within the City of Maribyrnong.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Youth Services, Human Services or a relevant degree that fosters community services and partnerships.
• Strong experience in the development of policies, procedures and frameworks that foster and support the management of a community facility.
• Strong leadership experience within a community services environment.
• Experience in the strategic and operational management of a community facility.
• Experience in the understanding, development and implementation of policies, procedures, advocacy and systems within a community services context.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• No relevant criminal record found in a Police Check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Make the most of an Accrued Day Off every month.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To apply for this job please click 'Apply Now'.

Ref code: 6714623.

Upload your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria position defined in the position description in support of your application by 10:00pm on the close date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Enquiries

Should you have any questions regarding this position please contact Alan McCarthy, Coordinator Youth Services and Partnerships on 9688 0425 for a confidential discussion.

A position description is attached.