Practice and Service Development Lead, National Youth Employment Body
If you are passionate about solving the systemic barriers holding young people back from opportunities, supporting communities to work collaboratively and building best practice, this role is for you.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the National Youth Employment Body, an Australia-wide alliance of people and organisations working together to demonstrate a coordinated, systemic approach to youth employment that invests in the skills and capabilities of young people.
Location: Fitzroy and Broadmeadows, Victoria, with some infrequent travel interstate required
Job Type: Full-time working 38 hours per week. Part-time options may be considered for the right candidate.
Salary: Section T, Level 5, Community Services EA
About BSL
At the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we see possibilities.
We believe in unlocking potential and not being defined by limitations. We champion choice, community, and individual strengths, helping individuals thrive, not just survive.
Join a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to lasting change. We work to create a more compassionate and inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate.
Collaboration is key. We value and work closely with families, friends, and carers, recognising their crucial role in creating a supportive community. Because support matters.
With over 90 years of working alongside policymakers and the community, our legacy of advocating for poverty prevention and systemic change speaks volumes.
Ready to make a difference? Use your skills to empower individuals and build a more just society with BSL.
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Salary packaging options to improve your take-home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
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Career development opportunities
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Leave loading of 17.5%
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Flexible working arrangements
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Employee Assistance Program
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Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
About the Role
The Practice and Service Development Lead will build the conditions for sustainability of the NYEB model and approach across the network through leading the co-design and development of key tools and resources, supporting NYEB demonstration sites, and documenting the NYEB practice approach and impact. The role will also lead and contribute to a range of publications around NYEB practice and the impact of the NYEB for wider dissemination to a range of stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Co-design and develop tools and resources to support communities' understanding of the NYEB practice approach and NYEB model
- Document and translate practice lessons for service development and communication with difference audiences, and support communities to do the same
- Sustain trusted local community partnerships across the CIC regions to harness community effort and ensure broad representation, participation, and collaboration, including providing one-on-one support to NYEB Partners.
- Facilitate conferences/workshop/forums/roundtables as needed with key community stakeholders to support ongoing service innovation and improvement
To be an ideal candidate for this role, you will have:
- Experience and knowledge of working with young people and/or community organisations in the context of youth employment.
- Broad knowledge and understanding practice and advocacy in education, employment and disadvantage among young people in the Australian context.
- Ability to write reports for a range of audiences including government and community.
- Understanding and application of evidence-based service design.
- Demonstrated experience with practice development and documentation.
- In depth understanding of, and experience working within a community development approach.
- Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement and ability to work in a fast-paced environment where you can respond to ad-hoc requests
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.
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Your application must include:
Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.
Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.
Questions?
For more information about this role, please contact Frida Komesaroff - Senior Manager, National Youth Employment - for a confidential discussion.
Email: frida.komesaroff@bsl.org.au
Phone: 0491 051 180
Applications close
Sunday the 14th of December at 11:55PM
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
