Team Leader – Gippsland Youth Spaces Inc.

Location: Morwell (with travel across Gippsland)

Part-time (0.8 FTE) or Full-time – Fixed Term up to 2 years

Conditions: SCHADS Award Level 4 + 12% Super + 17.5% Leave Loading + Salary Packaging

About Gippsland Youth Spaces

Gippsland Youth Spaces Inc. (GYS) is a youth-led, community-based charity empowering young people across Gippsland. With a central hub in Morwell and a mobile service model, we deliver programs that strengthen youth voice, connection, and opportunity.

Guided by the Collective Impact model – “nothing about us, without us” – we partner with local councils, Headspace, Berry Street, Lifeline Gippsland, CASA, Relationships Australia, and more to deliver inclusive, safe, and engaging youth programs.

About this opportunity - Team Leader

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Team Leader to lead our local youth delivery team. Based at our Morwell head office, this role combines operational leadership, program delivery, and frontline support.

As Team Leader, you will:

Supervise, mentor, and support youth program staff, volunteers, and placements.

Lead the delivery of engaging, youth-centred programs and activities.

Provide direct support and advocacy to young people, including crisis response.

Ensure compliance with Child Safe Standards, OHS, and organisational policies.

Build strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and funders.

Contribute to program planning, evaluation, and reporting.

This is a hands-on leadership role with regular face-to-face work with young people, travel across Gippsland, and occasional after-hours and on-call duties.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social work, community development, education, or related field.

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, ideally within youth or community services.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage rosters, budgets, and reporting.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with young people and stakeholders.

Knowledge of Child Safe Standards, OHS, and compliance frameworks.

A collaborative, inclusive, and resilient approach.

Compliance requirements: WWCC, Police Check, unrestricted Driver’s Licence, First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain). Food Safety Supervisor/Handling preferred.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a youth-led organisation where young people have real influence and voice.

SCHADS Award Level 4 + 12% Super + 17.5% Leave Loading.

Generous salary packaging available (PBI).

Flexible hours (0.8 or 1.0 FTE negotiable).

Work in a values-driven, supportive, and inclusive team.

How to Apply

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the ad. Key Selection Criteria are provided in the Position Description LINK here: https://tinyurl.com/GYSTeamLeader

Please take the time to review the Position Description before further enquiry or submitting your application.

Applications to: [email protected]
Or apply directly via Seek.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview during the advertising period.

Please note: Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered. No agency referrals accepted.