| POSITION | Director, Workforce Capability & Projects |
| LEVEL | Community Services Worker, Grade 7 |
| REPORTS TO | Chief Executive Officer |
| SALARY | $119,089 – 124,065 + 12% Superannuation $65.43 – $68.17 hourly rate |
| HOURS | 0.8 – 1 FTE (based on 35 hour week) |
| TENURE | This is a fixed term position, until 30 June 2027. |
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director – Workforce Capability & Practice will work closely with youth workers and youth services in the ACT, to deliver projects and activities which support the youth sector to build its capacity and capability. The successful applicant will have career experience in the youth sector, in both frontline youth work and team leader roles.
This position aims to:
- Build the capacity and capability of the ACT Youth Sector Workforce and ACT service system to better support young people and their families;
- Manage a range of individually funded projects that contribute to the strategic direction of the Youth Coalition; and
- Engage with young people, youth services and other stakeholders to inform the advocacy work conducted by the Youth Coalition.
This role will be part of a small, supportive Youth Coalition staff team, with a diverse skill set, who work together to deliver high-quality outputs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake planning, coordination, and delivery of training and workforce development opportunities for workers and services
- Project manage activities that include consultation, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, alongside the Youth Coalition team
- Plan, implement and facilitate forums, networks and activities to support the exchange of information, skills and ideas
- Identify and respond to emerging and ongoing needs of young people and the youth sector
- Develop and disseminate information and resources
- Develop and maintain effective networks as a part of a broader organisational communication strategy
- Provide representation and advocacy on external committees, working parties and forums
- Support the development and implementation of youth participation activities
- Liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, including vulnerable young people, community sector and government
- Contribute to external and organisational reporting requirements and evaluation activities
- Other tasks as agreed with the Chief Executive Officer
