Join our Family Services Team.

• Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and communities in regional areas
• SCHADS Level 7 + Super, Ongoing - Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)

Your new role

Uniting is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee several Children, Youth and Families programs across the Wimmera region, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard and aligned with Uniting’s Therapeutic Model of Care. This role is responsible for the effective coordination of programs including Access to Early Learning, Early Help Wimmera, the Wimmera Parent Support Network and the Early Childhood Development Coordinator initiative.

The Team Leader works closely with staff to maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery through routine supervision, strong practice guidance and, when required, direct client support. The role ensures that program delivery remains therapeutic, strengths‑based and responsive to the needs of children, young people and families within the community.

A key focus of the position is managing the operational performance of each program, meeting contract requirements and ensuring efficiency and value for money in service delivery. The successful applicant will bring strong leadership capability, excellent organisational skills and a commitment to supporting a team to deliver effective, community‑focused services.

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 super, 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:

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• 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.
• We value diversity and lived experiences. Access support via work groups.
• We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme!
• Our people are central - access leadership development.

Your skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience delivering children and families services, including statutory care and placement programs.
• Experience building strong partnerships with stakeholders and communities in regional areas.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing staff.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with consumers experiencing homelessness in a respectful, compassionate and appropriate manner.

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How to apply

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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 Tanya Henderson, Manager Integrated Intake and Community Support on Tanya.Henderson@vt.uniting.org or 0437 912 201 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.