• Permanent full time role
• Located at Blackburn
• Competitive salary + salary packaging

Your new role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional with a strong background in social services and leadership. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage teams and programs, support change, and deliver impactful outcomes for clients, carers, and families.

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 a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 8 + super, you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
• A great location in Blackburn.
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

Your skills and experience

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of relevant qualifications, leadership experience, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality support services. They will demonstrate the ability to manage teams, drive positive change, and respond effectively to the needs of clients, carers, and families.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Services, Disability, or a related field (essential)
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong understanding of carer, client, and family needs, and service delivery gaps
• Experience managing programs, staff, and budgets
• Proactive problem-solving and innovative decision-making skills
• Ability to support change and foster a positive team culture
• Experience in project work using project management principles

View the position description

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, please reach out to Julia Fitzsimons, Senior Manager on julia.fitzsimons@vt.uniting.org 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 LGBT+. 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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