About the Role

Meli is excited to internally advertise for the role of Team Leader, Family Services. This role is responsible for providing staff management, supervision, and case management support to the Family Services team. 

The key objectives of this role are:

• Coordinate and appropriately deliver services that are provided through the program including but not limited to - coordination and allocation of intake and engagement, ongoing program development and implementation as well as supervision of case management practices with a focus on the best interests of the child/young person
• Implement performance management systems for staff including regular supervision and support in accordance with Agency’s Policies and Procedures.
• Actively participate in agency leadership meetings and provide representation on key projects within the program, cross agency and in external working groups. 
• Manage the flexible funding allocations and monitor the program budget including maintaining statistical records in compliance with funding and service agreements, agency reporting requirements and meet all other reporting requirements. 
• Provide effective management and leadership of the program which includes the management of the Specialist Disability Family Services Program, ensuring quality service delivery

Vacancy Details

• Part-time, working 30.4 hours per week 
• Fixed Term until 11 October 2024
• $111,150 p/a (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• To view the Position Description, please click here

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, human services or equivalent, or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and ensures compliance in work practices. 
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of case management staff.
• Promotes the development of a positive culture that reflects the mission, values and ethics of the agency.
• Contributes to the development of processes and systems to improve quality of service ensuring sustainability and development of service activity.
• Ability to manage a range of projects and competing priorities by utilising analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems.

Application Process

• Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
• Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.

Contact Details

For more information about the position please contact Anneke Glaubitz, Manager Family Support, on 0455 524 863.

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.

Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.  

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at recruitment@meli.org.au

Applications close 5:00pm Thursday 4 April 2024

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