• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Full-time | Ongoing position | Based in St. Kilda
• Supported Independent Living Residential Service

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join Uniting in this newly created role, leading Supported Independent Living (SIL) service based in St Kilda. 

The Team Leader will lead the operational functions of the Supported Independent Living Scottsdale Residential Service which provides a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week residential service funded under NDIS or fee for service. The service is located in St Kilda, is staffed by Mental Health Support Workers and delivers a service that aligns with our Uniting values.

Based on psychosocial principles and the recovery model, the service offers a 15-bed residence staffed 24-hours per day, 7-days per week, on a long-term basis for participants of the program. Working alongside a team of mental health workers, you will provide a specialised service to participants who have an experience of mental illness, as well as supporting their their families & carers in line with Uniting’s values.

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About you

With a background in Community Mental Health, you will ideally have 3 years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in a similar service, with an understanding of the NDIS/SIL model.

As a dynamic, solutions-focused leader, you feel confident in introducing and supporting the team to embrace new ways of working for the purpose of improving service delivery. Imperative to this position is a natural ability to bring together, engage and develop a newly formed team, creating a culture that is aligned with Uniting’s values.

Relevant tertiary qualification in Mental Health and/or Welfare is required.

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
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
• Address the core selection criteria mentioned in the position description)

Get in touch

Janet Charalambakis, Senior Manager

T: 03 9692 9500

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au.

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 Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

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