• Lead a team to coordinate and deliver support services to vulnerable members of the community
• Develop and coordinate service delivery projects
• Limited Tenure until June 2024, Full time hours, Hybrid work arrangements
• Band 7: $102k - $114k (subject to experience) + super + RDO

A bit about the role

The Team Leader Access and Navigation plays an integral role in facilitating opportunities and referral pathways with a range of stakeholders to improve access and equity in service delivery. Leading a team of Social Prescribing Link Workers, Case Managers, and a Crisis Support Officer you will support care coordination activities with the team as well as assist with developing intervention pathways for vulnerable clients.

What you’ll deliver

• Develop communication content to promote programs and services as well as participate in regular networking events to increase awareness.
• Engage and partner with health and community services sector to establish effective working relationships to enhance the sustainability of the Social Prescribing program.
• Monitor and report on program performance outcomes and financial objectives to ensure budgeting and funding obligations are met.
• Support and lead the team with a shared leadership approach which encourages collaboration and service excellence.
• Develop policy framework, programs and activities that promote the need to live and age well within the community.

What you’ll bring

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and clients.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Open-minded and inclusive leadership approach.
• Highly developed analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences or substantial experience in social policy, human services, allied health or within the community services sector.

• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, Functional Assessment
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

Why join us?

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest and one of the fastest growing and most diverse cities.

The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 369,453 residents who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, located in Narre Warren, which is a must-visit destination in Melbourne’s southeast. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity, inspiring an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere; and has become a lively meeting place.

At Casey, we strive for a workforce that reflects our diverse community in line with our core values of Dream Big, Empower Each Other and Make our Community Proud.

We value our people and show this appreciation beyond their remuneration, supporting them through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits.

Our holistic approach offers a range of personal and professional benefits that collectively make a big impact to support our people where they need it most.

Benefits

Benefits | City of Casey

• A supportive learning culture
• A hybrid and flexible workplace
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building
• 2 minutes’ walk to all amenities – Westfield shopping centre, gym/pool, onsite carpark and more.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the link below and sending us a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact Melanie Vaz, Head of Ageing and Sector Support, 9705 5200

A position description is attached.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.