Mental Health Wellbeing & Leadership Development Officer

• Permanent Full time
• $97,099.24 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Youth Engagement Pathways team

An exciting opportunity exists in the Youth Engagement & Pathways Unit in the Mental Health, Wellbeing & Leadership Development Officer position.

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable, and experienced staff member who can lead the regional team and the delivery of programs and activation of youth facilities in the Broadmeadows and Roxburgh Park areas.

The role is responsible for supporting a small team, driving the activation of the two youth centres, facility budgets and operations, as well as building local stakeholder partnerships.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, develop and deliver programs and supports in regional areas across Hume that align to goals and actions identified in the Connect & Thrive: A Plan for Young People in Hume 2022 – 2026.
• Supervise and guide a team of Youth Support Officers to plan, deliver and evaluate mental health, wellbeing and leadership services and programs for children and young people predominantly aged 6 to 18 years delivered at youth centres and at place-based locations.
• Mange the operations of the facilities including lease and license agreements, maintenance, capital works for the youth centres.
• Guide and implement the operational functions of the youth facilities and Youth Support Team including overseeing facility and program budgets. 
• Lead, support and motivate a team of Youth Support Officers creating an environment where staff can thrive and will deliver positive outcomes for children, young people, families, and the community.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate mental health, wellbeing, and leadership programs in partnership with schools and service providers that respond to the identified needs of children and young people delivered at youth centres and place-based locations.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends for children and young people, and the sector on a local and state-wide basis.
• Recent relevant experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of youth programs, with a focus on fostering effective organisational partnerships and engagement with young people and their families.
• Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to accurately document youth programs and report upon performance and outcomes to Council, funding bodies or other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support a team, contributing to an environment that promotes high performance.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective and efficient management of programs and resources including financial and staffing.
• Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver effective program outcomes.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work or Community Development and relevant experience working with young people or a lesser qualification with substantial relevant experience.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• First Aid Certificate.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.