- Make a lasting impact on young people by elevating their voices and driving change through youth-led decision making
- Lead and inspire a passionate, high-performing team
- Build strategic partnerships and shape community outcomes

- Make a lasting impact on young people by elevating their voices and driving change through youth-led decision making
- Lead and inspire a passionate, high-performing team
- Build strategic partnerships and shape community outcomes

Darebin City Council is seeking a confident leader with a background in the youth sector to lead innovative, youth-centred services that make a real difference in the lives of young people.

This is a leadership role for someone who can build strong relationships and bring a collaborative solutions-focused approach to your work, passionate about community voice and creating opportunities for young people.

We're building Darebin's future - and we're looking for great people to join us.

As part of our organisational redesign, we're introducing new roles that support Darebin's future focus and priorities.

About the role:

As the Senior Team Leader Youth Engagement, you will lead a dedicated team delivering programs, projects and engagement initiatives for young people across Darebin. You will champion youth participation, ensuring young people are empowered to shape the services and decisions that affect them.

You will build robust partnerships with community organisations, education and employment bodies, government agencies and specialist services to increase the reach and impact of youth programs, identifying and securing funding opportunities, contributing to policy development, and ensuring programs align with the Families, Youth and Children Strategy.

You will:

- Lead,



mentor and support a high-performing team to deliver quality youth engagement activities and programs
- Facilitate youth participation and leadership through the Young Citizens Jury and other youth-led initiatives.
- Design, deliver and evaluate innovative programs, projects and events that respond to the needs of young people.
- Build strong partnerships across community, education, employment and government sectors to enhance opportunities for young people.
- Drive strategic planning, community engagement, grant funding and service performance to support effective and inclusive youth services.

About you:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Social Sciences or a related discipline, or extensive industry experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including staff supervision, mentoring and supporting young people through youth participation approaches.
- Proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate youth programs and projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Strong knowledge of youth participation, community development principles and stakeholder engagement practices.
- Well-developed financial, project management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including experience managing budgets, funding and partnerships.

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.



We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
- The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on Wednesday 28 October at 11.30pm. Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Adrian Larkin, Coordinator Youth Service [email protected].

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

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📌 Senior Team Leader Youth Engagement (Melbourne)
🏢 Darebin City Council
📍 Melbourne