Lead a dedicated team delivering holistic youth
services, including the innovative Aboriginal-led Village 21 program. This role
supports staff to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based
support for Aboriginal young people, helping them build independence,
strengthen cultural identity, and connect with family, education, training, and
employment. The position plays a key role in supporting young people across
housing, wellbeing, and community engagement within a supportive, culturally grounded
environment.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal
Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of
about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic
services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders &
Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for the
self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that
enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart
of everything we do.
Position Purpose
The Youth Services Team Leader, reporting
to the Senior Manager, will lead and support staff in the development and
delivery of holistic youth services across the organisation, including the
Aboriginal-led Village 21. Village 21 is an innovative, culturally grounded
accommodation and mentoring model designed to support Aboriginal young people
to strengthen independence, cultural identity, and life skills within a supported
community environment. The role provides culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based
guidance to support young Aboriginal people in building independence, cultural
identity, family connection, and engagement in education, training, or employment.
The role will encompass broader responsibilities across multiple aspects of
young people’s lives, including housing, wellbeing, and community connection.
Key Selection Criteria
·
Demonstrated understanding of, and
commitment to, Aboriginal culture, community, and self-determination, with the
ability to embed culturally safe practice in services supporting Aboriginal
young people.
·
Demonstrated experience in leading and
supervising staff, including performance management, coaching, and supporting
professional development within a youth or community services context.
·
Proven ability to exercise a high level
of responsibility and autonomy, providing specialist advice and guidance across
youth programs and complex practice matters.
·
Strong knowledge of the needs,
strengths, and challenges experienced by Aboriginal young people, including
understanding the causes and impacts of homelessness, intergenerational trauma,
and systemic disadvantage.
·
Demonstrated experience in holistic
assessment, case management, and coordinated referral pathways that support
young people across multiple life domains, including housing, wellbeing,
education, and employment.
·
Highly developed communication and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively
with Aboriginal young people, families, Elders, community members, and diverse
stakeholders.
·
Demonstrated ability to manage risk,
maintain confidentiality, and uphold ethical and legislative requirements
within youth and community service delivery.
·
Well-developed organisational and
administrative skills, including experience with data systems, reporting
requirements, and Microsoft Office application.
Qualifications and Registrations
Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
·
Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL
·
Degree with substantial experience/port
graduate qualification or Diploma with substantial experience ESSENTIAL
·
A satisfactory Working with Children
Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
·
A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander
background DESIRABLE
·
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC
requirements ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained
by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-Youth-Services-Team-Leader-PD.pdf
A copy of the position description can also be
obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
Applicants must address the
key selection criteria for shortlisting.
Any applications that have not addressed the key
selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to
HR@gegac.org.au.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 5 April 2026
No late applications will be considered (unless
under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police
check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
“this advertisement is pursuant to the
‘special measures’ provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975
(Cth)”.
