Not all heroes wear capes … but plenty of them are here at Youth Projects!
A bit about us We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage.
Our focus is on respect, client-centred care, and harm prevention so people can lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment, and a greater sense of belonging, safety, and security through our holistic model of care.
This is (some) of what we got up to: Over 8,000 people accessed our services Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation program Awarded 'Great Place to Work' 2022 and 2023 Providing a safe and inclusive workplace as 88% of our 2024 workforce identifying to have lived or living experience Want to challenge yourself and see what real change looks like?
Come join the Youth Projects Team.
A bit about the role The Youth Outreach Coordinator at Youth Projects is a senior leadership position responsible for managing operational and strategic objectives across our youth outreach programs.
This role requires strong leadership skills to execute and achieve deliverables within timelines, support our teams working with people with complex needs, and embed a culture of strengths-based service delivery and non-judgmental approach to client service.
In addition, the Youth Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with funding bodies and community organisations in the youth sector.
The Youth Outreach Coordinator reports to the Executive Manager of Community Health and works closely with health and welfare professionals, both internally and externally.
The role requires a detailed understanding of Harm Reduction principles, Youth AOD best practice, and the Social Model of Health.
Key requirements: Demonstrated organisational skills within AOD or harm reduction service environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex environment.
Demonstrated experience in developing productive strategic relationships that strengthen programs and organisational outcomes This role is a 9-month secondment (Until 30th of June 2025) Now ... let's talk about you Motivated to make a difference You are an engaging and inspiring leader in youth AOD or harm reduction environment and you're ready for their next challenge.
You are a highly motivated individual who can engage, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of workers and organisations.
Blending experience and expertise Through formal education and experience (both formal and lived), you have developed high-level leadership skills to enable you to execute and achieve deliverables within timelines and manage and provide oversight when working with people who have complex needs.
Where team culture thrives and client care shines You understand the importance of balancing client outcomes, clinical governance, and developing a strong team culture all while keeping the service humming along.
You are able to prioritise tasks, support your team and coordinate service delivery, all while balancing lots of plates in the air.
You know the importance of coaching and developing your team which will include entry-level social and youth workers.
Shifting gears with ease You can switch from writing a report on the impact of your program to debriefing to one of your team members in the blink of an eye.
You can flex your approach up and down.
You know the importance of boundaries and frameworks but are an active listener and tailor your coaching and support based on the needs of the people you are working with.
Changing lives is your passion but you still embrace rolling up your sleeves and mucking in to get the job done.
Why should you work with us?
We're all about keeping things professional while still having a blast at work!
Our team brings high energy to everything we do, but we also know when take it easy.
Flexibility is key here—whether you're tackling the next big project or taking time for yourself, we've got your work/life balance covered.
And let's not forget, every day you're here, you're making a real impact to real people.
But that's just the start.
Check out these awesome perks waiting for you: Free, locally roasted coffee at the office? A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses Flexible work environment?& flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working 17.5% Annual Leave Loading? Uncapped Employee Assistance Program? Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra five personal leave days Have you made it this far?
If you're still reading, we think there's a strong chance you might be our kind of person.
Send through your resume + a cover letter by clicking "Apply for the Job."
Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received.
Please note that it is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working Children's Check or Police Check.
Our commitment to diversity: At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that people from a range of backgrounds bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness.
We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous candidates.
Safety screening: Youth Projects is committed to being a child-safe organisation,?providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation feel safe.
Youth Projects has zero tolerance We are an independent, registered charity which provides front line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues.
We also help those looking to re-engage with learning and employment.
We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty.
We are not only changing lives, but saving lives.
Comprised of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, we have the ability to provide a complete wrap around, judgement free service with a strong focus on respect, client-centred care and harm prevention.
The impact we seek enables each person to lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment and a greater sense of belonging, safety and security through a holistic model of care.
