Join our Family Services Team.

• Part time (68.4 hours per fortnight) | Maximum term to 31 December 2027
• Flexibility is required to work over the 9 days in a part-time capacity.
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Your new role

As the Team Leader you will supervise and support the Uniting Navigator team, as well as work alongside the Department of Education (DE), partner organisations and Uniting’s Leadership team to develop systems and processes for the Navigator program.

You will ensure that the program is operated in accordance with service and quality standards, program targets, DE service agreements and organisational policies.

You will develop and sustain a culture of innovation and best practice.

Some of the daily tasks include:

• Undertake administrative and data collection responsibilities and ensure service targets are met
• Be accountable through supervision with the direct line manager
• Ensure that staff practice adheres to DE and Uniting policies and standards
• Ensure a high standard of case file management including case notes and assessment documents within required timeframes.

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 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

You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor level qualification in social work, psychology, social science or related discipline

You will also have:

• Driver’s license valid in Victoria. (essential)
• Ability to work flexible hours
• 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.
• Knowledge of family service

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 Heidi Hunter on 03 51447777 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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