Join Our Team as a Team Leader (Residential Youth Services) at MADEC!Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and leading a small team? Do you have the leadership skills, compassion, and resilience to lead a small team supporting youth with complex needs? If so, MADEC invites you to join our dynamic team as a Team Leader (Residential Youth Services) in the Mackay region.About the Role:At MADEC, our Team Leader (Residential Youth Services) guides, mentors, and supports a team of Residential Youth Workers to provide safe, nurturing, and supportive home environments for young people who have experienced trauma and neglect.Working under the guidance of our experienced Youth Coordinators, you will:Lead, Support and Mentor: You will lead, coach, and mentor a team of Residential Youth Workers and Youth Workers.Foster a Safe Environment: Create a consistent and nurturing atmosphere that empowers young people to thrive.Build a Positive Team Culture: Through your leadership, you will build and promote a positive team culture that supports young people.Be a Role Model: Lead by example, helping young people develop the confidence and skills they need to navigate life's challenges.MADEC is committed to supporting our staff with a range of benefits, including:A Rewarding Career: Watch your impact unfold as you help shape the future of young people.Training and Development: We invest in your growth with robust training programs, including Hope & Healing Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centred Active Supports, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.Work/Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance.Inclusive and Welcoming Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity, human rights, and excellence.Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support when you need it.Rewards Program: Enjoy incentives and rewards for your hard work and dedication.Salary Packaging: Benefit from options including a Benefits Card & Entertainment Card.Growth Opportunities: We're committed to your professional development with clear paths for career progression.About You:To be successful in this role, you will need:Qualifications: Diploma or higher in Child or Youth Services (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake.Experience: At least 2 years' experience working with young people and supporting individuals including youth, persons who have experienced trauma and neglect.Licenses: A valid Queensland Driver's Licence.Screening: Current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, and LCS2.Availability: Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.Passion: A genuine commitment to supporting young people and contributing to a positive team culture.Values: A strong alignment with our core values of human rights, community, excellence, and empowerment.How to Apply:If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply via SEEK. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and how you meet the essential criteria.For more information or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Karen Low, People & Culture Manager, at ******.
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