Kffe Team Leader

Are you passionate about the Early Years sector? We are seeking someone who shares the same passion as we do and become our Team Leader.The KFFE Leader requires leadership skills and will be reporting to the Early Years Manager / Executive Director Children Youth & Families when applicable.The Team Leader will provide staff with support in the running of programs so they are delivered within a professional and culturally appropriate manner with a high level understanding of Development & Education in the Early Years and will be responsible for intake and allocation referrals for the KFFE program.Organisational ProfileGEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not for Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.GEGAC is a child safe agency and has a zero tolerance of abuse or neglect of children and young people.Position PurposeThe KFFE program represents a refreshed approach to the delivery of Parenting support to Koorie families, In line with the principals of early intervention/prevention and supporting families as First educators of their children. The program has two components, practitioner support and the delivery of evidence-based programs. The KFFE Leader requires leadership skills and will be reporting to the Early Years Manager/ Executive Director Children Youth & Families when applicable.The Team leader will provide staff with support in the running of programs so they are delivered within a professional and culturally appropriate manner with a high-level understanding of Development & Education in the Early Years, and will be responsible for Intake and allocation referrals for the KFFE program.Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local Community.
• Demonstrated capability to meet the key responsibilities of this position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to relate well to Aboriginal Families and young children.
• Ability/experience in coaching mentoring and supporting families with young children.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

• Valid Driver’s License ESSENTIAL
• Qualification/Training in Early Childhood Development ESSENTIAL
• A working knowledge of computers DESIRABLE
• Satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
• A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this jobA copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception or by emailing .Position Description -Or by following the below link for all GEGAC’s current vacancies.Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.Applications can also be emailed to .Or posted to:Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875Applications close 5pm Sunday, 31 March 2024.No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation."this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".