Team Leader Family Services

• Leading a broad portfolio of programs in family services
• 25 years working for better, building better tomorrows
• Full time role, based at Rosebud, with work from home days 

The Program:

Family Services Programs are delivered through a range of tailored services to strengthen families and improve the wellbeing of children, and can include individual, family and group work. These programs aim to increase the capacity of parents to better meet the needs of their children, which leads to better opportunities and outcomes for children.

Family Services promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by supporting and empowering families using strength-focused approaches to fully realise their potential. Many families have long histories of involvement with Child Protection and community agencies and require flexible and responsive interventions to promote the best social, emotional, educational and health outcomes for their children. 

Your role:

The Team Leader will be instrumental in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of the services to isolated and vulnerable families that require family/parenting and multi-faceted interventions. You will co-ordinate the delivery of a high-quality programs that provides genuine and positive outcomes for clients.

This is a role where you will get to work in conjunction with the Program Manager to plan and implement responses in relation to sector and service developments whilst ensuring appropriate processes are in place to enable continuous improvement of services and to promote best practice and ongoing quality improvement of the program.

As the team leader we also want to see you provide ongoing support, supervision, performance management, learning and development of team members across these programs (see PD for full list). 

The skills you will use day to day:

• Your understanding of the Child Protection, OOHC placement and support services and family service system, including legislative and policy framework.
• Flexible, responsive, and evidence-informed interventions to address the needs of children and improve family functioning.
• Knowledge of, and experience in the application of relevant theoretical approaches that underpin casework practice (including theories of trauma, child attachment, development, and abuse)
• Leading a team and supporting staff with supervision, coaching and personal development.
• Delivering programs and services within required timeframes and budget parameters 

What makes this such a great role for you:

• You get a salary starting of $113,224.80 plus super.
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHCADS award level 7.2.
• Full time permanent role.
• Work from our great office space in Rosebud with the option to take advantage of our flexible working culture.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step:

Could you please apply for the role before midnight.

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here: Team Leader- Family Services PD FS TL AW7 092023 V1.0.pdf.

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Kristy Reed Program Manager Family Services on 03 97816700 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader Family Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.  

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. 

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.