Team Leader - Children And Young Persons Program (South) (515211)

The role:

• Coordinate and provide specialist services to Children and Young people affected by family violence that will assist with recovery from the effect of family violence.
• Provide day to day practical guidance, leadership, supervision and direction to members of a professional team that provides services to Children and Young people affected by family violence.
• Coordinate and provide services to both Children and Young people affected by family violence and to service providers that are consistent, effective, efficient, responsive and of the highest professional standard.
• Continually liaise and communicate with other teams within the service and relevant service providers.
• Participate in the development of interventions and/or programs and coordinate their implementation.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Team Leader - Children and Young Persons Program HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
• Generic Team Leader - Children and Young Persons Program HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information

Nicole Mainwaring

Statewide Manager
Phone: 0419592181
E-mail: smfvcss@ths.tas.gov.au

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