About the organisation

We are a leading community support organisation working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in Homelessness, Justice, Disability, Palliative Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS), and Early Years and Education service areas. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference.

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About the program

The Melbourne City Mission Youth Refuges program provides 24-hour accommodation and support to young people experiencing homelessness.

The service provides accommodation, support, counselling, information and assistance to young people based on their needs (eg Centrelink, health and legal services) and support in finding suitable accommodation options.

About the role

This role forms part of the Division's Leadership Team. The position will oversee the day to day program operations of the team and work in collaboration with managers to ensure that staff and young people are well supported and that great outcomes are achieved.

The role provides oversight, leadership. supervision and direction for the team and program, and is responsible for ensuring program delivery is of a high standard.

The role will be responsible for supporting the move from our Footscray site to Werribee and the implementation of working in a new purpose built refuge.

The role involves after-hours on call duties (approximately 1 week in 10).

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work fields and experience in working in youth, homelessness, housing or related fields
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the delivery of support programs and and in leadership roles
• Experience of working in accommodation or residential environment will be looked upon favourably
• An understanding of the factors that cause homelessness, and how this affects young people

For more information, including a position description, closing date and how to apply, please click “apply now” to be redirected to our website.

For more details or assistance with application submission please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Iramoo Youth Refuge enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the MCM selection process. Appointments to MCM roles will be subject to the following safety screening checks (as applicable to the role): National (and International if applicable) Police Check (which includes Proof of Identity Check), Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Right to Work in Australia and current and valid driver licence. All costs associated with safety checks (except National Police Check) will be at applicants’ expense.