Careers at yourtown

• Lead yourtown’s national advocacy and research agenda
• Provide strategic and operational leadership
• Based at our national corporate head office in Milton

At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, training and employment services for young people, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of services for young people in Australia with sites across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. The community with yourtown’s Art Unions funds most of what we do. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.

This is a unique opportunity to influence social change and to positively impact the lives of children and young people through our in-house advocacy and research department.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead yourtown’s advocacy and research agenda including the evaluation of programs and services.  Our research agenda is guided by the emerging needs of the children, young people and families we work with.

 To be considered for this opportunity you will possess the following:

• University level qualifications in a human services or relevant discipline with extensive senior management experience
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary research practice
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels
• Demonstrated experience in leading a high performing multidisciplinary team
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills to both internal and external stakeholders including presenting at conferences and engaging with media
• Ability to represent yourtown in government and public enquiries on issues relating to the needs of children and young people
• Experience in leading research initiatives to identify new ways of breaking cycles of disadvantage for children and young people, including through the use of technology
• Demonstrated senior management experience including preparation of reports and budgets.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you lead innovation, drive social change and have a positive impact on the lives of young people we would love to hear from you. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and early access to Long Service Leave. Find your place at yourtown.

Contact:  Lisa Bird 07 3867 1304

Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2020

To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: www.yourtown.com.au

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a Working with Children Check and a National Criminal History Check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

In line with yourtown's diverse workplace culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.