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Form of work
SalaryAbout the organisation
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) provides services to advance the health, wellbeing, and human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture or other traumatic events in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries.
The organisation was established in Melbourne in 1987 and is non-denominational, politically neutral, and non-aligned. With over 200 staff, Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, with head office based in Brunswick and service sites in Dallas, Sunshine, Dandenong, and Ringwood.
About the role
The program
The Direct Services program of Foundation House provides services to survivors of torture and other traumatic events in the form of specialised counselling, individual and family support, groupwork, complementary therapies such as traditional herbal remedies, massage and other natural therapies. It operates across the three regions of metropolitan Melbourne and works in partnership with other organisations to deliver services in rural and regional areas. Direct Services is committed to delivering safe, effective, connected and person-centred services to everybody, every time.
Using your specialist knowledge and skills in trauma and mental health presentations, the Youth, Adult and Families Team Leader is responsible for ensuring and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, connected and person-centred services to our clients via leadership, operational supervision and support of a team of Counsellor Advocates (CAs).
About you
You have well developed leadership and time management skills, working collaboratively with your team, managers and the broader organisation. You are a supportive leader with a commitment to excellence in service delivery and professional learning and development, focusing on high standards of practice and efficiency. You have extensive experience within the community, health and mental health sector and a genuine interest in issues of social justice, human rights and working with vulnerable clients.
Salary and benefits
Remuneration is based on our Enterprise Agreement 2014 of $113,798 gross salary per annum, plus 17.5% leave loading and 10.5% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging up to $18,550.
Why Foundation House?
- Work in a role with a true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
- Range of flexible working options
- Highly supportive team environment
- Excellent training and professional development
- Diverse workforce
- Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave
- Tax savings through attractive salary packaging
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Novated leasing
- Onsite parking.
Employment requirements
- Satisfactory Police Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Driver’s Licence
- COVID-19 vaccination
- Proof of the right to work and live in Australia.
How to apply
Applications
If you are inspired to make a positive difference, please submit your resume with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria adhering to a two page limit for combined cover letter/KSC response.
For any enquiries regarding the position please contact Archana Bhat, Manager Northern Region on 0428 698 410
We support having a conversation about any reasonable adjustments you may require. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with Archana Bhat.
Applications for this position closes 11:59pm Sunday 11th December 2022.
Foundation House is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children and actively plays a part in combating family violence; this is reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.
Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive impartial consideration for employment.
We encourage people with disabilities to apply.
Please quote in application: Team Leader – Youth Adult & Family via Pro Bono Australia.
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