At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on!

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

About the role

The Community Support Program (CSP) is a vital service that compliments Corrections Victoria's specialist case management model. The CSP provides pro-active, practical and individualised assistance that facilitates post-sentence order offender's access to a range of community supports and services that address their multi-faceted needs.

The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of residential and community-based support services that are delivered to participants on post-sentence orders. They will manage their team's performance through monitoring work quality and output, team and individual staff development and utilising their subject matter expertise to provide content support and advice. The CSP Team Leader will play a significant role in key stakeholder management across the residential facilities accommodating many CSP participants. They may assist the Program Manager with recruitment, program development, staff training and data collection where required.

About the program

To learn more about this program, check out the program summary under the 'job attachments' tab.

What we're looking for

• Ethical, self-motivated and committed to helping others achieve their goals
• A minimum diploma level qualification in Community Services, Mental Health or a similar field
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by those leaving the prison system, and an interest and willingness to work with those presenting with high risk offence histories
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A strong sense of personal accountability and resilience.

What ACSO can offer you

• Parental leave replacement until November 2021. Sunshine location
• $80,304.64 base salary + 9.5 % superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket! 935k approx. package)
• Paid parental leave
• 5% annual leave loading
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program
• Flexible working arrangements

To apply and view the position description (PD), please click Apply Now and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and as such encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island heritage. ACSO acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria and pays respect to them, their culture and their Elders, past, present and future.