Team Leader Carer Wellbeing Support Services

• Blackburn, VIC, 3130
• Carer Services
• Permanent Full Time

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• Permanent full-time
• Based in Blackburn
• Join a values-driven organisation making a real impact

Your new role

Join Uniting Vic.Tas, one of Australia's largest community service organisations, where your leadership will make a genuine difference in supporting carers across our community. We're seeking an experienced Team Leader to guide our Carer Wellbeing Support Services team in Blackburn.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base salary + super, you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Our people are central – access leadership development

Your skills and experience

University qualification, degree level or above in social welfare, psychology, Social Work or related discipline plus three years post qualifying experience.

You Will Also Have

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Carer programs and supports.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to manage programs/services, staff and budgets.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving, innovative thinking and decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to support change and improve team culture.
• Experience in developing and leading complex programs/services in the delivery of high-quality, consumer- and/or community-centric services.
• Public speaking skills are highly desirable.

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Abraham de Wet, Manager Carer Wellbeing Support Services on 8521 7409 or ***email_hidden*** to arrange a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.