• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Permanent full time
• Based at Burwood East

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Team Leader to join our multi-disciplinary Child and Family Services Program. With both an operational and site management focus, the Team Leader oversees the delivery, development and performance of family services and emergency relief programs delivered from our East Burwood site. The role works collaboratively with a long-standing group of volunteers who are instrumental in delivering services that respond to community needs.

View the full position description here: PD - Team Leader East Burwood.pdf

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a bachelor level degree in social work, psychology or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Sound knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the child, youth and family welfare sector
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team within a complex service delivery environment
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and collaborating with a volunteer workforce in a manner that recognises their contributions
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to form effective working relationships and foster a positive team culture
• The ability thrive in a busy, innovative work environment – being flexible in prioritising your workload to suit the needs of the program

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
• Current resume

Please don't delay submitting your application as interviews may be held before the closing date.

Get in touch

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Rhodes – Manager, Child and Family Services Inner East on 0466 532 819 (during business hours).

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.