Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : Australia, Victoria (Werribee)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 29 Apr, 2018
About the organisation
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) operates within the context that Aboriginal children continue to be significantly over-represented in the protection and care system within Victoria. VACCA considers that it has the responsibility and the opportunity to promote, advocate for and achieve positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal children, their families and the broader Aboriginal community.
If you like to be part of an Organization that strives in strengthening the safety and wellbeing and cultural connectedness of Aboriginal children, individuals and families in their community, we want to hear from you.
About the role
- Full time position
- Werribee Office
- Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging
The key functions of the Integrated Family Services Team Leader is to ensure the program is coordinated and managed in a manner that adheres to best practice frameworks ensuring the provision of high quality services. The role includes ensuring that funding targets and compliance requirements are met and reporting functions are fulfilled in a timely manner.
The Team Leader will provide leadership, direction, and support to all staff employed by the programs. This will extend to ensuring all staff are provided with appropriate training opportunities to enhance their capacity to provide a quality service.
It is envisaged that this role will work in close and effective collaboration with the Senior Management Team and be prepared to work in line with an integrated model of service delivery.
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- An excellent knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and a demonstrated understanding and awareness of the specific issues facing Aboriginal children, young people and families.
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people
- Experience in leading and supervising team support workers in their service delivery to vulnerable families
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader - Family Services via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Indigenous
