Team Leader Social Connection

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

Manage the Social Connection service which is an important component of the new “Village Model” which is Councils commitment to supporting people to age well in the City of Port Phillip. The Social Connection service delivers support through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, building Social Connection for people living within the City of Port Phillip. The Social Connection program delivers a variety of programs and activities which support older people to be actively engaged within the local community.

About the Role

• Deliver a responsive and coordinated Social Connection program within the scope of the Commonwealth Home Support Program for clients 65 years and above.
• Ensure that the Social Connection program meets and exceeds the legislative, accreditation and quality care standards.
• Manage a team of staff in the effective delivery of Social Connection services and high quality client outcomes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to grow, develop and improve the service based on community needs and aspirations.

• Tertiary qualifications (degree) in social services, health sciences or relevant field.
• Previous experience in delivering CHSP funded services and strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, supporting and developing high performing teams.
• Relevant experience in the delivery of community connection services, including the development of service offerings which respond to changing community needs.
• Experience and understanding of working with diverse communities and working with older people.

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check 

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All applicants must provide a Resume and  Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback

Further information can be obtained by contacting Rohan Bond, Head of Aged Access and Inclusion, on 0479 175 *** or **********@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 2ndth July, 2024.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor ) on phone 0421 757 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au