About the Organisation

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) provides services to advance the health, wellbeing and­­­ human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture and/or other traumatic events in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries. The organisation was established in Melbourne in 1987 and is non-denominational, politically neutral and non-aligned. Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, with head office based in Brunswick. We have approximately 200 staff with metropolitan regional offices in Dallas, Sunshine, Dandenong and Ringwood.

About the role

The Team Leader Adult and Family is part of the Direct Services team, which requires responsive and effective leadership supporting Counsellor Advocates to deliver quality comprehensive assessments and appropriate therapeutic, trauma informed and trauma focussed interventions and client risk management within VFST’s Integrated Trauma Recovery Service Model.

The Team Leader holds specialist knowledge and skills in trauma and mental health presentations for adults and in operating from a systemic and family centred approach. They support Counsellor Advocates to develop clear and well-articulated formulations and to provide a wide range of interventions designed to address the psychological effects and social consequences arising from a client’s past experiences of human rights violations.

This is a fixed term, part time maternity leave backfill position at 0.8 EFT.

Remuneration

Remuneration is based on our Enterprise Agreement 2014 of $108,799 gross salary per annum (pro-rata), plus 17.5% leave loading and 10% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging up to $18,550, a range of flexible working options, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and onsite parking.

Conditional employment requirements

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Driver’s Licence
• COVID-19 vaccination*
• Proof of the right to work and live in Australia.

* In accordance with the Directions from Chief Health Officer in accordance with emergency powers arising from declared state of emergency, COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions (No 7), Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic), Foundation House must comply with employer obligations regarding mandatory COVID 19 vaccinations for authorised workers. If you are to be successful in gaining employment with Foundation House, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID 19 vaccination for work at our sites.

Applications

Applicants must submit their resume and address the key selection criteria (KSC) contained in the Position Description. (max 3 pages)

Please ensure you submit your KSC as part of your cover letter as you can only upload 2 documents.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding this position please Julia Doherty – Western Regional Manager on 9389 8903.

Foundation House is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children and actively plays a part in combating family violence; this is reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and foster a work environment that’s inclusive and diverse. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive impartial consideration for employment.

A position description is attached.