Organisation : Foundation House
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Education & Training, Families, Mental Health, Other, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 12 Nov, 2023
About the organisation
Our story
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) was founded in 1987 to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people of refugee background who have experienced torture or other traumatic events. We have worked with over 100,000 people from more than 70 different communities and are recognised as a national leader in the provision of trauma-informed and trauma-focused service delivery.
Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.
About the role
Your impact
Your role as an Early Years Program Team Leader will be to provide line management, practice support and organisational management to a team of Early Years Support Officers working in the Education and Early Years program.
You will lead and support your team as they deliver on program objectives of improving wellbeing and educational outcomes for children, young people and families from refugee backgrounds. A focus on building the capacity of professionals and services to work effectively for and with children and families of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
What you’ll need
To be successful, you will need to respond to the below selection criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in education, early years, youth work, community development, social work, or related discipline.
- Leadership abilities and previous experience supporting a team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with professionals and other program partners in the early years sector.
- Expertise in the development and delivery of high-quality professional learning materials and programs.
- Stakeholder engagement, including the ability to influence and negotiate with complex service delivery issues.
- Demonstrated high level and complex project management skills.
We have an ongoing full time position available based in our Brunswick Office.
In return
You’ll be rewarded with:
- An attractive remuneration package of $120,338 including salary packaging benefits and novated car leasing options.
- A role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives.
- A welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment.
- Excellent training and professional development.
- Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Foundation House is an inclusive employer
Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.
Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.
Read more about our history on our website here.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Early Years Team Leader via Pro Bono Australia.
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