Blue Sky Community Services are seeking to employ a professional and values-aligned person to join our supportive and friendly team and to assist us in delivering efficient, effective and high quality services and in leading and supporting the Families, Young People and Communities team on the Mid North Coast of NSW, based in Coffs Harbour. A part-time position is available based at our Groundworks Youth and Family Hub (35 hours per week). 

Blue Sky Community Services values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all ages, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome the skills, experiences and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

How to Apply

Download and complete the Application Form from our website www.bluesky.org.au  Please do not apply through SEEK.

More information about this position is also available on our website.

Email your completed Application Form and a copy of your current resume to [email protected] by midday on Monday, 13th November 2023.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager on [email protected] or (02) 66 511788 to discuss. 

About Us

Blue Sky Community Services is a not-for-profit community organisation. Our vision is to support people to thrive and to create communities where everyone belongs. Our workplace culture is flexible, kind, friendly and supportive. We live our workplace values of kindness and connection, integrity and respect, optimism and innovation, and diversity and inclusion. We provide extensive on the job training to support our staff to be successful in their roles, and within our organisation. As a not for profit organisation, our salary packaging options offer a significant tax saving for our staff. 

About You

Successful applicants for this position, will be people who:

• Are friendly, kind and positive people, with a can-do attitude.
• Not only want to meet expectations, they want to exceed these.
• Are highly organised, efficient and effective.
• Are passionate about resourcing team members so they can support young people, families and communities to thrive.

About the Role

The Team Leader position will be responsible for supporting the Families, Young People and Communities team, to build a positive and safe culture, and to deliver quality services. The team works with young people, families, parents and carers to assist people to identify and reach their goals and aspirations, to build positive and safe relationships, to learn life and family problem-solving skills, to participate in the community, to access housing and financial supports and to plan for a better future. The team also delivers sector-strengthening activities to assist community services to deliver best practice supports to their clients and participants.  The team also focuses on community strengthening initiatives across the Mid North Coast, for the benefit of children, young people and families.

The Team Leader will play a key role in leading the delivery of services including:

• Targeted Earlier Intervention in Schools Program
• Local Drug Action Team
• Groundworks Youth and Family Hub
• Momentum Youth Housing Service
• Rent Choice Youth program
• All One Under the Sun program
• Targeted Earlier Intervention Sector Support and Development Program
• Financial Wellbeing Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an outstanding team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families, young people and communities. If you have proven leadership skills and a passion for quality service delivery in the community services sector, we would like to hear from you. 

Visit our website for further details or contact Sue Currie, Program Manager, for an informal discussion on 02 6651 1788. 

Please do not apply through Seek, as applicants need to address the selection criteria available on our website.