Team Leader Integrated Services Bayside Peninsula Area (BPA)
Team Leader Integrated Services Bayside Peninsula Area (BPA)
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Job Description
- Max Term Full-time position until 30 June 2026
- Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15900 salary packaging benefits!
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
Your new role
As a Team Leader Integrated Services you will provide leadership to a team of employees across Integrated Family Services (IFS) and Family Perseveration and Reunification Response (FPRR) programs in the Bayside Peninsula Area (BPA) and you will be responsible for the development delivery and quality of both of these programs located predominantly at Prahran. You will work closely with Family Services program across the Bayside Peninsula Child & Family Services Alliance and the Family Preservation and Reunification program (Across Southern Melbourne Area -SMA and Bayside Peninsula Area- BPA) to achieve positive and effective outcomes for in scope children and families.
Your supervisory and leadership skills and experience as well as their knowledge of child and adolescent development are key to leading the team. You will also be required to support staff coaching training and professional development to build capability and ensure FPRR model fidelity.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 7 super you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning or 60% for centre staff!
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description including having a Bachelor level degree in social work psychology social science or a related discipline.
- Current drivers licence valid in Victoria
- Experience in developing and leading complex programs/services in the delivery of high-quality consumer- and/or community-centric services.
- Demonstrable supervisory experience preferably in the children youth and family sector.
- Extensive knowledge in family services child protection and/or out of home care including relevant legislation and regulations. An understanding of the Best Interests Case Practice Model and Children Youth and Families Act (CYFA) 2005 and 2015 amendments.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed and culturally competent practice including knowledge and application of therapeutic parenting practices.
View the position description here.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions please reach out to Jane Gray Manager Preservation & Reunification on 0 for a chat.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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.
Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional; however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
