Team Leader Family Services
Permanent, Part Time 32 hrs per week

We are seeking an experienced, positive and motivated leader to join our team. Reporting to the Manager of Family and Community Programs, this role is focused on the provision of line management, effective operational leadership and clinical supervision within Integrated Family Services.

This role will oversee the delivery of integrated family services to ensure that each child, young person or family is provided with a client centred response that aligns with best practice and relevant program guidelines

As our ideal candidate you: 

• Are tertiary qualified (Social Work, Psychology, Community Development or similar) with experience in leadership and/or management  
• Have experience in clinical supervision and other strategies to support staff
• Have experience in working with marginalised families with a child centred family sensitive approach
• Are an experienced people focused leader with a strong record in leading and managing a diverse disciplinary team and managing and reporting on a range of funding streams
• Have excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to think laterally and work collaboratively within the dynamics of complex case management
• Have highly developed interpersonal skills and easily build respectful relationships and work collaboratively within your team, across the organisation and with external service providers
• Have a growth mindset, value accountability of self and others and consistently model the behaviours you want to promote across the organisation
• Are self-directed, well organised and will proactively explore and act upon opportunities to enhance program outcomes and drive service improvements

Benefits and Perks:

• Opportunity to “make your mark”
• Generous Salary Packaging
• Flexible work arrangements (after initial orientation and onboarding)
• Potential assistance with short term accommodation (if moving to the area)
• Access to our free Employee Wellbeing Program

About Us

Colac Area Health (CAH) is a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services to a catchment population of approximately 30 000.  Situated in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities that provides city conveniences with a country charm.

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.

Applications close Friday 19th January 2024.

To apply or for further information visit: https://colacareahealth.mercury.com.au 

Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check and participation in CAH’s Immunisation Program

 We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

We at Colac Area Health are proud to be totally smoke free.