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Team Leader Lead Tenant AOD Program

Anglicare Victoria
  • Full time 38 hours a week ongoing position 
  • Primarily based in the Preston Office
  • Role is classified at SCHADS Level 7 with Salary packaging available

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.

The Position: 

The position oversees services that aims to provide a holistic and collaborative approach to the delivery of quality case management to young people subject to Child Protection orders, AOD services and semi-independent accommodation support to adolescents and young adults with diverse and complex needs (Village 21). The role of the Team Leader is to oversee the daily operations of the multi-disciplinary team which consists of 2 Lead Tenant case managers, 1 Village 21 key practitioner and Youth and Adult AOD workers in Preston and Craigieburn.  The role involves providing direct supervision of staff, management of referrals and collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders in the region.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare Work and/or Community Development and experience in working with people with AOD issues.
  • Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the required competencies.
  • Demonstrated skills in supervising workers in the provision of effective service delivery to young people and the capacity to motivate, lead and empower a staff team to meet program goals and objectives.
  • Experience in working supportively and therapeutically with young people and a capacity and commitment to assist them to achieve positive change in their lives
  • Knowledge and understanding of Department of Human Services’ Placement and Support and Protective Services and other key stakeholders.
  • Appropriate verbal / written communication skills and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to contribute and facilitate program and policy development.

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

Detailed position description: Download File PD_TL_ LT AOD_ Village21_AOD_North_FT_Oct 2020.pdf

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

For further enquiries contact Joe Kerton on 8470-9938

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.

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