Team Leader - Employment
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Job Description
Flourish Australia are starting up new services with the Inclusive Employment Australia program and we are looking for a Team Leader - Employment to help oversee these new services!
The position available is:
- Ongoing full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
- Based on-site at Broken Hill or Maitland or Tamworth with travel required across the three sites
- Working Monday to Friday
- Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $100000p.a. - $105000p.a Super Tax Free Benefits
About the Role
The Team Leader Employment is dedicated to delivering high-quality recovery-oriented support that empowers participants to achieve employment goals. By guiding and supervising staff collaborating with employers and ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and statutory requirements the Team Leader fosters a positive and supportive environment.
A key feature of the Team Leader - Employment role is to lead by example within the IEA program by taking a hands-on approach to front-line service delivery work coaching and mentoring team members and thereby supporting and developing the skills of lower or similar classified staff.
On a day-to-day basis you will be required (but not limited) to:
- Lead employer engagement at allocated sites including ensuring all workplaces meet safety requirements and that the relevant Award conditions and pay is applied to participants.
- Where applicable agree with employers and prepare wage subsidy requests for Managers Employment to submit.
- Develop and monitor the performance of other IEA staff in relation to employment anchors outcomes post placement support and all other requirements of the program.
- Provide day-to-day supervision and support of lower or similar classified employees.
- Be proactive in delivering IEA program services that are recovery-focused and strengths based.
For more information about what it means to be a Team Leader - Employment with Flourish Australia including full list of key tasks and responsibilities please review the Position Description.
Who Were Looking For
We are seeking experienced individuals within the employment services or disability services sector who has demonstrated experience to lead a team. Our ideal candidate is driven compassionate and eager to make a difference and is someone who can inspire others while delivering meaningful impact. You will come with;
- Demonstrated experience working in employment services and programs
- Substantial management and communication skills
- Creative thinking to solve problems
- Be people focused and work in partnership.
- Self-reflect and constantly review work practices
- Ability to work collaboratively and support team objectives
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)(no bonus system in place)
- Tailoredonboarding programto set you up for success
- Tax-Free Salary Packagingavailable up to $15900
- Exclusive personalfleet pricing discountswith our preferred automotive supplier
- Generous leave provisionsincluding 17.5% leave loading 2 additional days of personal leave Christmas/New Years Gratis Day 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave ADO accrual
- Comprehensive infrastructureincluding a laptop mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
- Regularsupervision (reflective practice) ongoing 1:1mentoringand acomprehensive inductionprogram
- Employee Assistance Programfor confidential wellbeing support
- Opportunities forprofessional development and training to obtain mental health specific qualificationssuch as Mental Health First Aid Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health and ASIST Suicide Prevention training
- Workplace community groups-Rainbow Network for LGBTQ staff members & allies andYarnUpGroup for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Employee discounts programat 400 popular retailers (Woolworths JB HI FI Rebel Myer etc.)
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A relevant qualification related to the requirements of the IEA program delivery (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
- At least 3 years demonstrated experience working indisability services preferably in Disability Employment Services Inclusive Employment Australia or similar programs.
- A strong commitment to and advanced understanding of recovery-based practice.
- Excellent knowledge of the IEA program requirements as demonstrated by high performance in previous roles.
- A strong understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience ofa mental health issue.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role and in providing support and/or supervision to lower or similar classified staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of data information management systems.
- Maintain a current Australian Drivers Licence.
For further information please contact Andre Maddocks Regional Manager Employment Services. E: (pleasedo notemail applications).
All appointments with Flourish Australias Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance a National Criminal History Check a WWCC previous employment reference checks satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Who we are
Flourish Australia is one of Australias most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish believe in their futures and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each persons experience will be different and their needs as an individual are unique. Together we set goals connect individuals with the right people support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are opento all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce.We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities LGBTQ communities and mature age candidates.
As a provider who is currently exceeding expectations in job placements and outcomes we are excited to be able to start delivering services on the NSW South Coast Wollongong New England and Brisbane areas as well as in the areas were were currently delivering DES in the Sydney region Hunter and Broken Hill.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
