We are seeking a motivated and professional Senior Team Leader, with extensive experience working in the human service delivery system, ideally within an OOHC setting.

Senior Team Leader Residential Services

• Join an organisation that is making a real difference in the lives of young people
• Full Time position available in the Northern suburbs
• Fantastic positive and collaborative culture, training programs and employment benefits

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

Anglicare Victoria are the state’s largest provider of Out Of Home Care services and, with the support of a large network of passionate and dedicated staff, provide safe and nurturing homes to young people from a variety of backgrounds. We strive to create an environment where employees feel valued and rewarded, making Anglicare Victoria a great place to work.

About the Role: 

The North Region includes a number of residential homes and as well as specialist programs such as KEYS, all designed and implemented by a large team, utilising a knowledge of theories relating to trauma informed service provision, effective communication skills and negotiation, the capacity to make professional judgements, and the ability to respond creatively to the needs of young people in often challenging and confronting situations.  

The Senior Team Leader role is responsible for providing a high level of operational management in order to minimize risk and maximize outcomes within Residential Care.  The role entails a number of key duties such as coordination of service delivery that provides genuine and positive outcomes for clients as well as operational organisation and management duties. The role works in conjunction with the program manager of the region. The position also involves overseeing the Lead Tenant program.

We currently have one ongoing Full Time position available.

About you:

To be successful in this position you will need: 

• Tertiary qualifications degree level or above preferably in social work, psychology or behavioural sciences or equivalent. This qualification is support by demonstrated substantial experience.
• Extensive experience working in the human service delivery system, with particular reference to OOHC statutory service provision – preferably Residential Care.
• Excellent understanding of the Child Protection, OOHC Placement and Support services and Family Service system, including legislative and policy framework.
• Excellent knowledge of, and experience in the application of relevant theoretical approaches that underpin casework practice (including theories of child attachment, development and abuse) to vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Well-developed skills and experience in delivering programs and services within required time frames and budget parameters.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check, A Victorian Drivers Licence and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

How to apply:

For a detailed positions description click here: Position Description - Senior Team Leader - North

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application and will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.