Youth Services Team Leader

Be part of Victoria's last great story of growth

Mitchell Shire is where the city meets the country. Located just 40 minutes north of Melbourne, we're home to thriving townships, beautiful natural landscapes and some of Australia's fastest-growing communities.

With a current population of more than 64,000 residents and forecast growth to over 220,000 by 2046, there has never been a more exciting time to join Mitchell Shire Council. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities to make a genuine difference to our community and help shape the future of one of Victoria's most dynamic municipalities.

At Mitchell Shire Council, you'll be part of a progressive, inclusive and supportive organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Together, we work as One Mitchell, guided by our values of Trusted, Engaged and Innovative.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate leader to join Mitchell Shire Council as our Youth Services Team Leader on a 12-month parental leave back fill opportunity commencing approximately 24 August 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Youth Services leader or an emerging leader ready to take the next step in their career, leading a dedicated team and making a meaningful impact in one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities.

In this role, you will lead a dedicated Youth Services team delivering programs, events, outreach initiatives and engagement opportunities for young people aged 12–24 years across Mitchell Shire. Working closely with schools, community organisations, service providers and young people themselves, you will help shape services that are responsive, inclusive and reflective of local needs.

No two days are the same. You may find yourself supporting staff, developing innovative youth programs, facilitating youth participation and co-design activities, building partnerships, securing funding opportunities, responding to emerging youth issues or representing Council in local and regional networks.

This role provides an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while helping Council respond to some of the key challenges facing youth today, including mental health and wellbeing, social inclusion and belonging, identity development, gender and sexuality, alcohol and other drug use, family violence, sexual health, housing insecurity, education and employment pathways and community connection.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team committed to creating positive outcomes for young people and strengthening communities across Mitchell Shire. The role offers the opportunity to influence service direction, lead a talented team and contribute to one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities.

This is a temporary full-time parental leave back fill position for a period of up to 12 months commencing approximately 24 August 2026, with a Fortnightly ADO.

Remuneration for this position is $105.5K per annum (Band 7) plus superannuation.

Why Mitchell?

At Mitchell Shire Council, we are committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive and do their best work. In return for your contribution, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements where operationally possible
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program support
• A values-driven and supportive workplace culture
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to our community

About You

We're looking for an experienced and motivated leader who is passionate about supporting young people and creating positive community outcomes.

You will bring experience leading teams, delivering community or youth-focused programs and building strong partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will have a sound understanding of contemporary youth issues and be committed to ensuring young people have meaningful opportunities to participate in decisions that affect them.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating programs and services
• Knowledge of contemporary youth work principles and youth participation practices
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young people in growing communities
• Strong communication, project management and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to inclusion, child safety and continuous improvement
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Community Development, Human Services, Social Sciences, Education or a related discipline
• Current Working with Children Check, Victorian Driver Licence and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

This opportunity would suit an experienced Youth Services professional seeking their next leadership challenge, or an emerging leader looking to step into a Team Leader role and broaden their experience in local government.

Want to Know More?

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Aaron Holman - Manager Community Activation on aaron.holman@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria contained within the Position Description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Safety

Mitchell Shire Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that values different perspectives and upholds the highest standards of integrity, respect and responsibility. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check where required for the role.

Our commitment is guided by the principles of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), the Gender Equality Act 2020, the Climate Change Act 2017 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to participate fully and demonstrate your capabilities.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026.