Manager, Family & Relationship Services – Gosford

• Work in a collaborative team environment
• This role will be based in Gosford, working 30 hrs per week
• Hourly rate $58.27, access to salary packaging & the staff rewards program
• Established Not-For-Profit organisation with an award-winning culture

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader, who is passionate about making a positive impact in the community, who is abreast of social issues and has the ability to identify and address the effects on our community and provide positive solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to coach, develop and support a multi-disciplinary team of family and relationship professionals in a Practice Lead position.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Inspiring and shaping clinical thinking and practice by providing clinical supervision, workforce development, staff engagement, and collaboration.
• Communicating effectively with staff and the community by articulating Interrelate’s purpose and strategy and engaging in community consultations.
• Fostering strong working relationships through leadership and strategic direction.
• Delivering results by overseeing management, meeting clinical outcomes and KPIs, and adopting a client-centered approach to service delivery.
• Committing to supporting reconciliation between the First Nations Community and the Non-Indigenous community by engaging in community outreach, cultural awareness, cultural humility, and continuing education.

This is a Permanent Part-time position based in Gosford, working 30 hours per week.

Salary of $113,626.50 per annum (pro-rata) + 11.5% superannuation

This position may require evening work one day a week and some travel to Tuggerah from time to time for occasional training and leadership meetings.

ABOUT YOU

You possess a relevant degree in psychology, social work, counselling, social science or related discipline. You are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and children. You are calm and approachable and are skilled at discussing sensitive subject matter in a safe and respectful way. You have experience managing and supporting multiple teams across different locations, and possess strong clinical skills, team dynamics, negotiation and conflict management, interpersonal skills, and ethical standards. Prior experience in working with children’s contact services and families and children experiencing separation, family breakdown, and high levels of family conflict, will also be highly regarded.

ABOUT US

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and empowering them to build strong and respectful relationships.

We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 135,000 clients and we’re backed by qualified staff and 98 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters.

We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, counselling, social science or related discipline.
• 2. Demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the following:
  • a) the provision of individual and/or relationship counselling to couples and families (3+ years preferred) and specific expertise in one or more clinical areas such as counselling, relationship education, children’s services, men’s programs, or family law; and/or
  • b) early intervention, assessment, case management, and therapeutic support to children and young people experiencing risk and/or
• 3. Proven knowledge of child development, child protection, mandatory reporting, suicide prevention/ intervention, trauma, and family violence issues, and an in-depth knowledge of relevant sectors and Federal and State legislation
• 4. Proven track record of clinical and line supervision and support to multidisciplinary teams working with families, children, and young people experiencing challenges, and a strong commitment to, and the ability to lead staff in, working in the best interests of children as articulated in the Family Law Act 1975, in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and in accordance with the Royal Commission into the Institutional Responses into Child Sexual Abuse Ten Child Safe Standards
• 5. Highly developed leadership and coaching skills
• 6. Highly developed interpersonal, conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills
• 7. Demonstrated experience in meeting performance indicators and organisational compliance requirements
• 8. Demonstrated experience in staff recruitment and development; client-centred service design and delivery; program evaluation and reporting
• 9. Experience in establishing community links and contacts for the purpose of developing and promoting strategic partnerships

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
• Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
• Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in the role
• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, possess the relevant qualifications and experience, then please click on the “Apply Now” button to submit your application. You will be required to provide a copy of resume and respond to the selection criteria as part of your application.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Manager, Family & Relationship Services – Gosford enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.