Team Leader
- Applications close by COB on Monday, 2 February 2026
- Fixed-Term contract until January 2027 - Parental Leave Cover
- 5 Weeks annual leave
- Part-Time role (60.8 hours per fortnight)
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 6, dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
- Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging
About the position
The Team Leader role is a pivotal role in YSAS Operations and provides a lead in YSAS’ headspace Frankston’s Youth & Diversity team. This role provides support and supervision to a team of 5-8 staff, across a range of service types in the Frankston, Mornington Peninsular and Casey catchments. The team leader will be responsible for leading programs that target headspace priority populations, by developing activities and projects for young people, families and communities who present with Intersecting cultural identities and who are experiencing a range of needs including; substance use, mental health, physical health, , barriers to education/employment, social disconnection, homelessness and/or statutory involvement (Youth Justice / Community Corrections / Child Protection).
Key Selection Criteria
- Experience and understanding of delivering programs for young people and their families who are experiencing complex and intersecting levels of disadvantage, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ communities, those with Mental Health concerns and Vocational barriers.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership, management and supervision for multi-disciplinary, health and human services staff.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Team Leader of equivalent role overseeing work with disadvantaged young people
- A thorough understanding of the complexities and function of youth outreach, group work, Youth Participation & community development approaches and frameworks.
- Demonstrated networking and communication skills inclusive of high level partnership experience with both government, NFP and other sector funders and leaders
- Demonstrated ability to lead workplace culture and plan and lead change where required.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.
What our young people request from our workers:
Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:
“A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.” “Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”. “It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back”. Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”
Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.
Why work with us?
- YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
- YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please Note:
- As part of our Employment screening process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Sarah Lalley, Community Manager, on 0419867212 regarding the Team Leader position, Recruitment Ref. Number –125_2025.
- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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