Address Location:
GH Wodonga
Employment Type:
PP - Part-time Permanent
Department:
Child and Family Health
Salary:
Mangers and Admin - Grade 5
Closing Date:
07/04/2024
Supporting Documentation:
Position Description - Child and Family HealthTeam Leader
Based in Wodonga with travel as required to other sites
Permanent Part Time (0.8 EFT)
Start Date ASAP
ABOUT US
Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Leading up to 12 client focussed parent education team members, you'll be performing all the people leader fundamentals - managing the day to day, monitoring the workload of the team and taking and managing escalations from our clients as these arise. You'll also work closely with your team on their career development, provide coaching, mentoring and manage any performance issues while you lead by example.
With in the Child and Family Health Team you will look after the following suite of programs:
Parent and Relationship Education
Connecting Young Parents
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies
Families NSW
Integrated Family Services
Child Health Intervention and Parent Support
You'll be working closely with the Program Manager Child and Family Health and be joining a broader leadership team who are supportive, inclusive and encouraging, who love sharing their ideas and work closely and collaboratively. If you're ready to bring your skills and expertise, trial new ways of working and having the autonomy in which to do so, this could be the perfect time for you to join the Child and Family Health team.
ABOUT YOU
You are passionate about making a difference! As a positive and energetic person, you want to contribute and generate new ideas. You want to be part of a fun and dynamic environment, so teamwork is something you love.
Ultimately, we want a strong leader, someone with proven leadership experience who leads by example and does not shy away from having difficult conversations and enjoys bringing out the best in their team. In this hands-on role, we are looking for an individual who always has people and customers at front of mind and is ready to step up and take escalations as they arise.
You are proactive, flexible and enjoy working collaboratively with other people to share insights and experiences. You enjoy bringing out the best in those you work with and driving change to create an environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves and truly exceed in their roles. With your strong leadership and relationship building skills, high level of communication and problem-solving skills, you know you have what it takes to really shape and make this position your own.
REMUNERATION
Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
Classification Grade 5
GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE
Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.
GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS
Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
Ability to work from home on occasions + paid parental leave
Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
Free car parking
Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
Access to annual vaccination program
Discounted Health Insurance
A suite of employee reward and recognition programs
For a confidential chat about the position please call Bernadette Sharp on 0476 033 846
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 7th April 2024
Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:
Criminal History Check
Working With Children Check VIC and NSW
Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
