Join our Family Services Team.

• Lead a committed workforce to deliver a range of services to vulnerable children, young people and families who present with complex needs
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration (SCHADS level 8)
• Full time Ongoing role based at Sale

Your new role

We have a rare opportunity for a Manager to join our Gippsland Leadership Team. The Manager is responsible for the operational and strategic leadership, management and development of several high-quality care and placement services across the Gippsland region including Home Based Care, Therapeutic Services (Circle Program), Kinship Care and Targeted Care Packages. The role also oversees two retainer homes offering emergency home based care placements.

As Manager, you will lead a committed workforce to deliver a range of services to vulnerable children, young people and families who present with complex needs. Working closely with the Senior Manager, the Manager will ensure that services effectively respond to evolving consumer and community needs and are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level 8) + 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!
• 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

You will have a Bachelor level degree or above in Social Welfare, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline plus 3 years post qualifying experience and a current driver’s licence.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of Child, Youth and Families Act 2015 and the Best Interest Principles Framework
• Ability to manage programs/services, staff and budgets
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving, innovative thinking and decision making
• Demonstrated ability to support change and improve agency and team culture

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. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Linde Coggan, Senior Manager Care and Placement on 0437 654 815 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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.

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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