Join our Family Services Team.

• Autonomous role leading, coaching and inspiring a productive team
• Values-led organisation making a positive impact on the community
• SCHADS Level 7 + salary packaging, full-time ongoing role based in Horsham

Your new role

This key role oversees the daily operations of Home-Based services in the Wimmera Catchment area, making sure everything runs smoothly. You will enable and ensure that young people and their carers receive high-quality, personalised support that aligns with their individual care plans and respects their choices and needs.

In addition to managing services, you will support and supervise a team of engaged Case Managers and work closely with other service providers to build strong partnerships. This includes managing a small number of cases.

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 base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 7) and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the 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 groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning.
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

•  A relevant tertiary qualification in leadership and management, social work, community development and/or demonstrated experience in the provision of leadership and people management within services in the health or welfare sector.

Experience

• Significant experience in child youth and family program service delivery, leadership and management or other human services (essential)
• Extensive and contemporary knowledge of and experience in understanding the needs of consumers with engagement with Out of Home Care Services.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a diverse, engaged and cross-functional workforce focused on delivery of client outcomes.
• Demonstrated staff supervision and leadership skills and ability to deal with challenging clients and complex issues.

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll get in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

For any questions, reach out to Mikahl Miles, Manager Children & Families on mikahl.miles@vt.uniting.org or call 0429 987 268 for a chat during business hours.

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.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.