Team Leader, Coordination & Support

• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Full-time or part-time (job share), maximum-term (12 month parental leave contract)

About the opportunity

This role manages the day-to-day operational requirements, work distribution and outputs of a range of partnership programs in compliance with legislative, regulatory and funding guidelines and Uniting policies and procedures.

The role is also responsible for building effective teams through the engagement, supervision and development of employees within the relevant Programs/Services. The program focus is:

• To lead the operational functions of a range of primary programs designed to deliver client services and also support clinical practice of clinicians based in a range of service locations
• To ensure that clinicians are supported and deliver safe and high-quality client services
• To provide contemporary knowledge and skill in clinical practice and supervision in AOD and related fields
• To engage in program development and related projects as required
• To demonstrate experience in clinical practice, delivery of clinical supervision, and capacity to work flexibly in a range of locations
• To establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with clinicians, managers, team leaders of Uniting AOD & MH services.
• To ensure that service provision, data recording and reporting are consistent and of the highest quality across the catchments.

About you

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor level degree or diploma in a related discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences with appropriate professional registration (AHPRA or AASW) or eligibility for professional membership
• A postgraduate AOD qualification OR Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment) (refer to appendix A for details on competencies)
• A management qualification (desirable)
• Relevant experience in a human services, welfare or social services role.
• Demonstrated staff supervision and leadership skills and ability to deal with challenging clients and complex issues in a health service setting, preferably in the AOD, Mental Health or related fields.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:

• Cover letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description)
• Current resume (no more than 3 pages).

Applications close on Thursday 23 March 2023.

Get in touch

For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Jones, Manager – Integrated Clinical Practice on 0466 869 726.

About Uniting

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

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree or diploma in a related discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences with appropriate professional registration (AHPRA or AASW) or eligibility for professional membership
• A postgraduate AOD qualification OR Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment) (refer to appendix A for details on competencies)
• A management qualification (desirable)

Experience

• Relevant experience in a human services, welfare or social services role.
• Demonstrated staff supervision and leadership skills and ability to deal with challenging clients and complex issues in a health service setting, preferably in the AOD, Mental Health or related fields.

Core selection criteria

• Values alignment: ability to demonstrate and authentically promote Uniting’s values.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.
• Communication and Engagement - Anticipates the reactions of others and tailors’ communication approach to meet the needs of the intended audience.
• Change and Resilience - Understands the need for change and helps their team adapt to the changes, acting as a two-way conduit for information and as a change champion
• Outcomes Focus - Considers and plans for effective use of capability and allocated resources in team plans, seeking input on any adjustments to plans required.
• Cultural Safety - Considers and involves the team to continually improve service delivery and working environment in ways consistent with increasing compliance with external cultural safety compliance and accreditation Standards.
• Leadership and Teamwork - Addresses issues highlighted by others, providing direct, complete and actionable feedback -positive and corrective in a timely manner.
• Sustainable Relationships - Recognises individual differences and working styles of team members and uses their strengths to enhance team outcomes.

Position Specific

• Leadership and organisational skills within a multi-disciplinary environment including change management skills.
• Preferred leadership experience in the one or more of the following sectors: Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, Health, Community, Education, Corporate.
• Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation and the development of policy.
• Capacity to set and achieve objectives and the ability to undertake forward planning and manage planning implementation.
• Capacity to effectively manage and provide professional supervision to multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites and the ability to develop and maintain a cohesive focus on organisation objectives.
• Capacity to effectively manage financial resources maximising on opportunities without comprising quality of delivery.
• Evidence of an understanding of public health and alcohol and drug services in the context of State and Federal policy direction and relevant legislation.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and the ability to work effectively with limited or no direction.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, mediate and negotiate (including the ability to resolve conflict and solve problems) with a range of people including other Service Agencies, government department officials and community representatives.
• Demonstrated appreciation of contemporary alcohol and drug practices, health care management and trends and proven experience in the provision of gender sensitive services.
• Current Victorian Driving License.