Community Worker - Team Leader

About the role

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is looking for an experienced and motivated Community Worker – Team Leader to support and strengthen community development, education and leadership initiatives across Australia. This full-time role is based in Caulfield.

You will lead and coordinate a team of community workers from Israel who provide guidance, mentoring, training and development support to Zionist youth movements and community organisations. The role focuses on strengthening organisational capacity, supporting community leadership and developing educational and training programs that respond to the needs of community organisations, professionals, volunteers and participants.

You will contribute specialist knowledge in Jewish and Israeli education, community development and program management, while promoting collaboration and sharing international best practices.

What you'll do

• Lead, coordinate and mentor a team of community workers supporting Zionist youth movements and community organisations across Australia.
• Develop, implement and evaluate community education, leadership development and training programs.
• Provide professional guidance and support to community organisations, educators, youth leaders and volunteers.
• Identify organisational strengths, challenges and development needs, and implement strategies to improve community engagement and program delivery.
• Facilitate collaboration between Australian community organisations and relevant Israeli educational and community institutions.
• Deliver training and professional development initiatives that strengthen leadership, organisational capacity and educational outcomes.
• Support the implementation of educational frameworks and programs aligned with the objectives of ZFA and its community partners.
• Assist community organisations in addressing operational challenges, including conflict resolution and organisational development.
• Promote appropriate safeguarding, health, safety and security practices in community programs and activities.

You will bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience in community development, education, youth leadership or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating educational and training programs.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing, mentoring and supporting teams in community or informal education settings.
• A strong understanding of Jewish and Israeli history, Zionism and contemporary Israeli society.
• Detailed knowledge of the Jewish Agency for Israel, including its priorities, programs, educational approaches and community engagement initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hebrew, including the ability to deliver training and engage with stakeholders in both languages.
• Experience working with youth movements, community organisations, educators and volunteers.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• A demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse community stakeholders.
• Familiarity with child safeguarding principles and relevant health, safety and security protocols.