About the role 
As Coordinator- Youth Services, you will coordinate the delivery, development and continuous improvement of Council’s Youth Services. You will lead staff, manage programs and partnerships, and ensure services meet legislative, policy and community needs. 

You will play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for young people through advocacy, engagement, programs, events, and strategic service development. 

Other responsibilities include: 

• Provide strong operational leadership and specialist supervision to the Youth Services team, ensuring safe, compliant and high‑quality service delivery aligned with legislative and child‑safe requirements 

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Council’s Youth Services programs, events and facilities, including budget management, grants administration and coordinated responses to critical incidents 

• Drive service development through strategic planning, policy improvement, risk management and securing external funding to meet the evolving needs of young people 

About you  
You are an experienced and values‑driven leader with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people. You bring a deep understanding of youth issues, sound judgement, and the ability to lead people, programs, and partnerships in a complex service environment. 

You will bring: 

• Extensive experience delivering youth services, with a strong understanding of the needs, issues and aspirations of young people 

• Proven leadership capability, including managing staff, budgets and service delivery, ideally within a local government or complex service environment 

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Human Services or related field together with several years of relevant experience or lesser qualification with extensive relevant experience. 

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills, with experience preparing clear reports, recommendations and funding submissions 

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. 

Pre-employment checks 
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include: 

• Employee Working with Children Check 

• New National Police Record Check  

• Evidence of right to work in Australia. 

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

Position Description
 Coordinator Youth Services - Position Description.pdf 

Apply NOW! 
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to: 

• Attach your resume 

• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page) 

• Respond to the following screening questions which appear as part of the application: 

• Do you have experience leading or coordinating youth services or programs? 

Closing date: Wednesday 4th of March 2026 at 11.55pm 

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Shae Elms, Coordinator Youth Services on 9524 3677 or email SElms@gleneira.vic.gov.au     

What’s on offer 
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you: 

• Flexible work options  

• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed  

• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs  

• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements  

• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure  

Working at Glen Eira City Council 
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses. 

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality  services. 

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact. 

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:  

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.  

• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.  

• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.  

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on Aboriginal@gleneira.vic.gov.au 

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.