In this exciting and varied role, you'll lead a team of family support workers to maximise their impact on the lives of children and families in the Darwin region. We need a passionate leader to take charge of the strategic and day-to-day management of our family support programs and continue to take them from strength to strength. You'll make a lasting impact in the community by building strong links with the community and encouraging families to engage.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. In the Northern Territory, we support families by tackling issues at a community level to help children get the best start in life.

Where you come in:

In this full time, fixed term position (to end of June 2021, with potential extension) based in our Darwin office, you'll be responsible for the day to day operation and coordination of two teams of specialised workers to deliver our Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) and Intensive Family Preservation Service (IFPS) programs. You'll use collaborative, culturally appropriate, strengths-based and family-centred approaches to support families to develop child care, health and safety skills. As part of our Australian Services team, you'll report to our Regional Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading and developing a dedicated and driven team
• Supporting the design, implementation and monitoring of the IFSS and IFPS programs
• Building relationships with the local community and confidence in the programs
• Driving accurate monitoring, evaluation and reporting, in line with funder requirements

If we could compose the perfect you…

… You're an enthusiastic and committed leader with demonstrated experience in managing a high performing team. You're proactive, creative and flexible in your approach to work with families and children, using a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework. Your knowledge of local culture and community will see you promote the benefits of the IFSS and IFPS programs to engage families and build connections.

This role requires:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to nurture a cohesive team
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programs
• Experience working with high-risk families from diverse backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
• Strong knowledge of child development and parenting management techniques
• Current valid driver's licence

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Additional annual leave options available
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment

Position Description - Team Leader, Intensive Family Support Programs

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.