Mental Health, Wellbeing and Leadership Development Officer (100638) Hume City Council

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • $95,195 – $102,884 (Band 6) plus Super
  • Full-Time Temporary Position (13 Months)

The Opportunity…

An exciting temporary opportunity exists to act in the Mental Health, Wellbeing & Leadership Development Officer role for 13 months from December 2024 to January 2025. The role sits in the Youth Engagement & Pathway Unit and reports to the Mental Health & Leadership Team Leader.

In This Exciting Opportunity You Will Be Responsible For…

  • Leading the planning and delivering of programs and supports for Broadmeadows and Roxburgh Park Regional Team based out of Youth Central.
  • Managing a small team, driving the activation of the two youth centres, planning and delivering engagement programs, centre budgets and operations, as well as building local stakeholder partnerships.

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable, and experienced staff member who can continue to manage the regional team and lead the delivery and activation of centres and school based programs in these areas.

Essential Qualifications & Experience Include…

  • Tertiary qualifications in family, youth and /or community services with subsequent relevant experience or other formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience
  • Experience in developing and delivering programs and initiatives for children and young people that respond to identified needs
  • Effective staff leadership with an emphasis on outcomes, quality, continuous improvement, staff development and building a culture of high performance and proven ability to manage, motivate and develop staff and to manage behaviour and positive change in work practice.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage complex and competing priorities

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including an Interview, Reference Checks, Pre-employment Medical Check, Working with Children Check, Psychometric Assessment and a Criminal Record Check.

Enquiries: Lorence Bakri, 0411 701 523

Why Hume?

A leader in local government, we are committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values and respects our 1800 employees;

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer.

Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply

To apply for this job go to: https://hume.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies

Applications close 07 Nov 2023 (Job ID:6472514)

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