Youth Engagement & Community Safety Team Leader
About the job
Join Banyule City Council as the Youth Engagement & Community Safety Team Leader and make a real difference in shaping safer spaces and stronger youth connections. This impactful job involves leading a dedicated team, fostering partnerships, and driving innovative, prevention-focused responses to enhance community safety. The team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to creating a supportive environment for young people.
You'll be responsible for
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Leading youth engagement
Providing confident values-led leadership and oversight of youth engagement and community safety functions, driving high-quality, prevention-focused practice.🌱
Building team culture
Building a supportive, high-performing team culture by mentoring, developing and empowering staff, embedding reflective practice and wellbeing.🔗
Strengthening partnerships
Strengthening collaboration and service effectiveness across youth services, community safety, and key partners.Key criteria
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Tertiary qualification in relevant field
Possession of a degree in Youth Work, Community Development, or Social Work.View
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Substantial youth engagement experience
Experience working with youth aged 12–25 in community programs.View
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to coordinate with multi-agency partners effectively.View
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