Job Description
Why work with Client Organisation:
Our client Organisation focuses on improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and families through programs such as foster care, family support services, and affordable housing initiatives. Your work would directly contribute to creating a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and families in need.
About the Role:
The role aims to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, youth, families, and individuals in Melbourne through early intervention, out-of-home care, and asylum seeker support programs. As a senior leader, you will contribute to strategic planning, innovative practices, and stakeholder engagement while promoting service excellence and partnerships
Key Duties:
- Lead, manage, and motivate teams to foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Plan, develop, and monitor service delivery in alignment with legislative, government, and contractual requirements.
- Oversee Family Services & Family Violence response programs and service delivery to align with strategic objectives.
- Lead the implementation of innovative programs and service offerings.
- Deliver accountable and professional services adhering to legal and safety standards.
- Provide regular clinical supervision and reflective practice for self and team.
- Create and manage team and program budgets to meet business requirements, where required; aid in tender writing.
- Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations and standards, including risk assessment frameworks.
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or other relevant Human Services qualification and/or experience
- Experienced people manager and leader, minimum 3 years managing a large team within the sector
- Sophisticated understanding of child protection, out-of-home care, family violence, and family support services, with the ability to address the complexities of statutory client services.
- Proficient people manager with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop staff, fostering high-performing teams to deliver on organizational objectives.
- Strong strategic leadership and business development skills, including the ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions to enhance program and client outcomes.
- Demonstrated initiative and accountability in leadership, taking a self-starting approach and maintaining responsibility for actions.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, business leaders, and local networks, both internally and externally.
- Excellent communication skills, including influencing, negotiation, persuasion, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on impactful written and verbal communication.
You will also need to be willing to provide 2x professional references + undergo a Working with Children Check and Police Check.
How to apply:
- Click 'Apply Now' and upload your CV via the appropriate link.
- For any queries regarding the position or application process, please email teamfam@twrecruitment.com.au or contact (03) 9081 0562 and ask to speak to someone in the Family Services Team
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA AND THE ORGANISATIONS WE REPRESENT ARE PROUD TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
