The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Team Leader Youth Development – Full Time

• Up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ref No: 24-053

The Youth Development team coordinates a range of programs, activities and events that foster healthy, resilient, informed, and engaged young people, and promote and celebrate the role of young people in our community.

We are looking for a qualified team leader with experience in leading, managing and coaching at an individual and team level as well as effective communication skills in engaging and building purposeful mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate will assist with the strategic plan of youth development operations at the City and be responsible for planning, developing, and reviewing the associated policy and procedures. Familiarity with the YACWA Code of Ethics, Child Safe Standards and the role of youth services in a local government context is essential.

Your covering letter will need to address the following key criteria:

• Actively engage with local community groups and service providers to enhance the delivery of youth development to the Joondalup community.
• Research, analyse and recommend activities associated with the development, implementation and evaluation of youth programs and services, and operations, including new program initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Plan, develop and review policy and procedure relating to the delivery of the sub-unit’s projects, services and events.
• Operate within the policies, practice principals and strategic goals of the City and the Code of Ethics for Youth Workers in WA applying these principles to youth work practices within a local government context.
• Employee management, supervision, leadership, training and coaching.

Appointment subject to provision of a satisfactory National Police Certificate (no more than three months old).

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Steph Fisher, Coordinator Community and Youth Development on 9400 4202.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the above criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on Monday 20 May 2024.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.