Team Leader – Leaving Violence Program

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is a prominent child rights organization in Australia, recognized for its commitment to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and can thrive in all their diversity. As part of the Save the Children Australia Group and the global movement, 54 reasons operates with a mission to provide quality services to children and their caregivers across every state and territory, including remote areas and capital cities. The organization employs approximately 600 people and prides itself on its diverse workforce, which reflects the communities it serves. The organization is dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of children and families, particularly those affected by intimate partner violence, through programs like the federally-funded Leaving Violence Payments program.

Job Overview:
The Team Leader for the Leaving Violence Program will play a crucial role in leading a team of Individual Support Specialists and Individual Support Workers to deliver trauma-informed and person-centered support to victim survivors of intimate partner violence. This full-time, permanent position is fully remote, allowing the successful candidate to work from anywhere in Australia. The role involves providing guidance, support, and leadership to the team, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and maintaining a strong focus on service quality and victim-survivor outcomes. The Team Leader will also collaborate with other Team Leaders to oversee day-to-day service operations and will be the first point of escalation for approvals and operational challenges. This position is designed for a passionate and confident leader who is proactive, creative, and flexible in their approach, with a strong emphasis on building effective working relationships and motivating team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Team Leader include:

• Providing guidance, support, and leadership to a team of practitioners, including coaching and performance management.
• Collaborating with other Team Leaders to oversee daily service operations and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Adjusting resource allocations as needed to optimize service delivery.
• Acting as the first point of escalation for approvals, service queries, and operational challenges.
• Maintaining a strong focus on service quality, victim-survivor outcomes, and adherence to best practices.
• Developing and implementing strategies to enhance team performance and achieve collective goals.
• Ensuring that all team members are trained and informed about best practices in family, domestic, and sexual violence.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program and making necessary adjustments to improve service delivery.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires the following qualifications:

• A three-year Bachelor’s degree in social work, counselling, community services, psychology, or a related field.
• Professional registration with one of the following governing bodies: ACA, PACFA, AASW, or AHPRA.
• Extensive demonstrated experience in a leadership role within health, community, social services, or other relevant sectors, ideally with a focus on family, domestic, and sexual violence.
• Proven experience in enhanced risk and needs assessment and safety planning.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide a high-performing team to achieve program and client outcomes.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a three-year Bachelor’s degree in social work, counselling, community services, psychology, or a related field. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of trauma-informed care and the specific needs of victim survivors of intimate partner violence.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in a leadership role, particularly in sectors related to health, community services, or social services. Experience focusing on family, domestic, and sexual violence is highly desirable, as is a background in conducting risk assessments and safety planning. The candidate should also demonstrate a history of successfully leading teams and achieving collective goals.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within the team and with clients. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly in communities with diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time, permanent role that allows for remote work from anywhere in Australia. The working hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (WST), Monday to Friday. The organization encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse candidates. The compensation includes an award rate salary (currently SCHADS Level 6.3, approximately $60.95 per hour, with an increase scheduled for July) and full PBI salary packaging options. Employees also benefit from extra leave, professional supervision training, access to an Employee Wellbeing Program, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.