Organisation : Uniting
Location : Melbourne, TAS Regional, VIC Regional
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 2 Oct, 2022
About the organisation
About the role
- Leading Community Services Organisation
- Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
- Full Time or Part Time, Maximum Term (until June 2023), Flexible location / Hybrid working conditions
- 3 Positions available
About the opportunity
Be part of a pilot program, leading a team of case workers supporting victim survivors to improve their circumstances to re-establish their life free from violence.
EVP Team Leaders will lead a multidisciplinary team of practitioners delivering a strength-based, client-centred service for individuals who have escaped circumstances of family violence.
The Team Leaders will guide their teams which have particular focuses on development and implementation of a central Intake function, delivery of high quality Case Work and Specialist Skills (including financial counselling and program support functions.)
About you
- 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 Sunday 2 October 2022
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact Mel McLeod, Senior Manager on mel.mcleod@vt.uniting.org
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) Program via Pro Bono Australia.
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