"Transitions to School" is a brand new early childhood school readiness program, which aims to improve child development and school engagement. In this key newly created role, we need you to help implement and develop the program, making sure we maximise its impact.We're seeking a leader with a passion for assisting our communities' most vulnerable, at risk children and families to reach their full potential.

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. We've been operating in Tasmania for nearly 70 years, working with families, communities and children themselves to give them the best possible start. More information on our work in Tasmania is available here.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, fixed term position (through to April 2025), you'll lead team members to deliver the Transitions to School program and will be accountable for the operational running of all program activities, budget oversight and supporting your staff. Based in Hobart and playing a key leadership role in our Tasmanian Programs team, you'll report to our Regional Manager - Tasmania.

Note: This position is contingent on receipt of donor funding.

You will make an impact by:

• Building and maintaining effective networks with stakeholders to maximise positive outcomes for families and children
• Prioritising monitoring and evaluation of the program with a strong focus on therapeutic engagement and safety planning to promote safety for children
• Providing regular leadership to the program team through coaching and professional supervision
• Working with our Operations and Business Support Manager to manage budgeting and data collection, and meeting internal and external reporting requirements

Does this sound like you?

Working from a strengths-based perspective, you'll be someone who highly values the wellbeing of their staff. You'll have experience in leading a team and delivering professional supervision, and in working in partnership with families and young children. Importantly, you'll keep the values of Save the Children at the forefront of your work and will always seek excellence in the services we provide to families.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience in working with children, families and the education sector
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to nurture a cohesive team
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex scenarios
• Strong networking and consultation skills to engage and influence others in a common cause and shared goals
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and collecting data
• Degree or Diploma in Social Work / Community Services or related field

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:

• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position description - Team Leader, Transitions to School

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. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

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.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.