Team Leader Children and Youth Services

• Rare opportunity to lead the Children and Youth Services teams
• Join a close-knit and supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council
• Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total package from $106,835.69 to $130,129.15pa including super

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.  

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Team Leader Children and Youth, you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset- our staff.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the area of Children and Youth services to lead and manage the staff and programs of the Children and Youth Services team ensuring they are proactive in meeting the needs of young people, are well promoted, effective and efficient.

Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

 As a close-knit team, you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.

What You’ll Be Working On

This is a leadership role where you will drive meaningful outcomes for children, young people and families across the Mosman community. You will lead a passionate team to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality services and programs, including operating a vibrant Youth Centre and community Playgroup. Your work will span strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, community development, and the delivery of inclusive programs and events such as Youth Week and the Children’s Fair. You will also play a lead role in ensuring Council’s commitment to being a child safe organisation, while building collaborative partnerships across the region to enhance impact and innovation in service delivery.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience in leading children and youth-focused programs and teams, with a strong understanding of social impact, community development, and strategic service delivery.

With tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Youth Work, Community Development, Social Sciences or a related field, you will demonstrate a deep commitment to child safety and safeguarding standards. Your proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders, lead teams with clarity and vision, and deliver measurable outcomes will be key to your success in this role.

The position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998, and the successful candidate is required to hold a valid Working with Children Check, either possess or be willing to obtain a current First Aid Certificate and undertake a National Police Check through the Council.

How to Apply 

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later. 
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria. 
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
• For further information about the role, please contact Bob Barr on 02 9978 4006 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.

Applications close:    11.59pm, 8 June 2025

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people