• Join Anglicare’s Family Services and Complex Disabilities team.
• Lead your teams through a period of reform.
• A leadership role at the leading family services provider in Victoria. 

The Position

In this role you will lead a team of skilled Practitioners and coordinate the delivery of a high quality program which aims to enhance family functioning and therefore improve child outcomes. The team of Family Services Practitioners provide case management to families with multiple and complex needs.

About the programs you will lead:

The position includes two programs:  Family Services and Children with Complex Disability Support Needs (CCDSN).

• The Family Services program is delivered in the context of the North East Metro Child and Family Services Alliance, which is an alliance of nine agencies and DFFH. Most referrals for Integrated Family Services are from The Orange Door. A small number of referrals are from Orange Door in Hume Moreland.
• The CCDSN program delivers intensive flexible and tailored packages of support to families and children residing voluntarily in residential care, or at risk of requiring care due to the child’s complex disability support needs. Referrals are generally from the DFFH Principal Disability Practice Advisor.

About you:

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Welfare Studies or equivalent area.
• Excellent understanding of the Child Protection, Placement and Support Services and Family Services systems, including the legislative and policy framework.
• Leadership skills to support the growth and development of teams, whilst working collaboratively with a broader program.
• Group leadership skills and a sound knowledge of Family Services systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of, and demonstrated experience regarding the application of relevant theoretical approaches that underpin casework practice (including theories of child attachment, development and abuse) with children, young people and families who have multiple and complex needs.
• Well-developed skills and demonstrated experience in delivering programs and services within required timeframes and budget parameters.

Why you should apply:

• A Salary of $107,079.44 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 7 .2 SCHCADS).
• Full time hours but we are open to considering part time as well.
• Office location: Lalor.
• A flexible culture with some work from home days.
• A leadership role, mentoring and supporting Practitioners and Senior Practitioners.
• Participation in service redevelopment and redesign.
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
• Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.
• Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current drivers licence, Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.  AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements. 

Ready to take the next step:

For more specific information, please review the Position Description available here:  PD_Team Leader FS Lalor_FT_NM_Aug 2022.docx

Then complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter that talks about your commitment to ensuring best outcomes for children young people and carers.

For further enquiries contact Jan Pfeiffer, Program Manager on 0408 053 196.

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.