• Full time or Part time | Temporary position (18 months)
• Hybrid work environment | Flexible work options available
• Band 7: $109K-$123K (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the role:
As Coordinator- Youth Services, you will coordinate the delivery, development and continuous improvement of Council’s Youth Services. You will lead and develop a team of youth professionals, fostering a positive, accountable and high-performing culture while building capability and supporting staff with varied experience, strengths and development need

This role requires an experienced and people-focused leader who can foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture while maintaining professional standards, quality service delivery and strong stakeholder relationships.

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

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing strong people leadership, coaching and supervision to the Youth Services team, building capability, managing performance, navigating complex workforce matters, and fostering a positive, professional, accountable, inclusive and psychologically safe team culture.
• Leading 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
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing Council professionally and confidently across community, government and sector networks.
• Driving service development through strategic planning, policy improvement, risk management and securing external funding to meet the evolving needs of young people

You’ll bring:  

• Proven, resilient people leader with experience driving team performance, leading change, building capability, and fostering a positive workplace culture in complex service environments.
• Passionate about developing people and creating supportive, empowering environments where staff can thrive and perform at their best.
• Highly professional with strong emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and the ability to manage people, programs, and partnerships while influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading diverse teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, conflict resolution, and workforce development.
• Extensive experience in youth services with a strong understanding of young people’s needs, alongside well-developed stakeholder engagement across community, government, and partners.
• Proven capability managing service delivery, budgets, and projects, with strong analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and communication skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Youth Work, Human Services or similar) and the ability to represent the organisation professionally with excellent communication and presentation skills.

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: 18 June 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.