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Salary- Permanent full-time position
- Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
- Paid parental leave + 10% discount on Kindergarten & Childcare
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Homelessness Support Services Program. The program delivers a range of support services to individuals and families who are homeless, or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
As Team Leader, you will provide effective leadership, supervision and support to a dedicated team of Transitional Support Workers. The role will work closely with the Homelessness Support Services Senior Manager to lead the ongoing development of high quality, client focused services, and ensure compliance with program standards and funding requirements. The Team Leader will also play a key role in maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, families, funding bodies and professionals from other community services organisations.
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What’s on offer
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay.
We also offer paid parental leave to eligible employees (up to 10 weeks for primary carers and up to 2 weeks for secondary carers). As well as offering a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a tertiary qualification in community services, social work or a related discipline.
You will also have:
- Extensive experience within the housing and homelessness services sector, including knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
- Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team within a complex service delivery environment
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with other services, agencies and professionals to achieve successful client outcomes
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form effective working relationships and foster a positive team culture
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.
If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Jenny Smith – Senior Manager, Homelessness Support Services on 0408 903 582.
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.
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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.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
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