Join our Family Services Team.

• Part-time (4 days per week) | Maximum term to August 2026 (Parental Leave Cover)
• Based at Blackburn with work from and travel to other locations as required
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Your new role

The Youth Support Services Program provides case management support to vulnerable young people aged 12-18 years who reside in Residential Care or Lead Tenant settings. The Youth Support Services team also services the Finding Solutions and Adolescent Support Programs, which support parents and young people through a range of creative and flexible intervention strategies. The programs aim to divert young people away from the statutory system and reduce the need for Child Protection involvement.

As Team Leader, you will provide effective leadership, supervision and support to a dedicated team of Case Managers and volunteers. The role will work closely with the Home Based Care, Youth Support and Navigator Manager to lead the delivery and ongoing development of high quality, consumer-focused services. The Team Leader will also oversee the recruitment of volunteer lead tenant mentors.

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!
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Our people are central - access leadership development.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a degree qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Previous supervisory experience within the child, youth and family welfare sector
• Sound knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the child, youth and family, and out of home care sectors
• Demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a positive team culture
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

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 Gillian Harris-Dawson on 0468 672 234 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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