Organisation : Uniting
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 6 Dec, 2021
About the organisation
About the role
- Leading Community Services Organisation
- Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
- Full Time, Maximum Term (until 30 June 2023)
About the opportunity
The Team Leader will lead a team of case workers working as part of a multidisciplinary team of practitioners offering strength-based, client-centred, wrap-around support and services including intake and assessment, referrals to other programs/services and assessment and processing of applications for the EVP submitted by case workers of other programs/agencies on behalf of their clients.
This role will manage the day-to-day operational requirements, work distribution and outputs of the EVP service delivery team across multiple locations in compliance with legislative, regulatory and funding guidelines and Uniting policies and procedures.
The Team Leader is also responsible for building effective teams through the engagement, supervision and development of employees within the EVP program
About you
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, community development or a related tertiary qualification relevant to child and family welfare.
- Relevant experience in a human services, welfare or social services role
- Experience working with victim survivors of family violence (preferred)
- Proven experience in leading and developing a diverse, engaged and cross-functional workforce focused on delivery of client outcomes.
- Demonstrated staff supervision and leadership skills and ability to work with challenging clients and complex issues.
- Program management and community development experience.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Applications close on Monday 6 December 2021
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact Nicole Day, Senior Manager – EVP on 0408 537 883.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader, Escaping Violence Payments (EVP) via Pro Bono Australia.
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