Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
54 Reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organization, part of the Save the Children Australia Group and a global movement dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. Established to advocate for children's rights, the organization operates across every state and territory in Australia, providing quality services to children and their caregivers. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 Reasons is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities it serves, ensuring that the voices of children and families are at the center of its mission.
Job Overview:
The Team Leader position at Ada's Haven involves more than just managing programs; it requires leading teams that assist women and children in rebuilding their lives after experiencing domestic and family violence. This role combines operational leadership with meaningful practice leadership, ensuring that high-quality refuge and recovery services are delivered with a focus on the voices of women and children. The ideal candidate will be a confident, values-driven leader capable of building strong teams, fostering a culture of accountability and learning, and navigating complex situations with compassion and sound judgment. The position is full-time and permanent, situated within the Refuge & Recovery team in Toowoomba, and aims to create lasting change for children and families affected by domestic violence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Team Leader will be responsible for providing feedback to the team to ensure quality service delivery, maintaining team awareness of role responsibilities, and meeting contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations. Effective leadership will be required to supervise, coach, and develop a team of practitioners, focusing on building strong and sustainable teams. The role also involves timely and accurate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on programmatic inputs, deliverables, and outcomes. Maintaining effective stakeholder relationships is crucial, requiring liaison and consultation with local communities, professionals, service providers, and referral services to ensure that services meet client and contractual obligations. Additionally, the Team Leader will identify, manage, and monitor risks to program/service delivery, quality, staff wellbeing, and Child Safeguarding.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant Human Service Qualification, along with significant experience managing a similar service. A current valid driver’s license is also required. Knowledge of best practices, professional standards, legislation, and relevant research in the field of domestic and family violence is essential. Experience in coaching, mentoring, and transferring skills and knowledge to others is also necessary for this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field that equips the candidate with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage services related to domestic and family violence effectively. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of the issues faced by women and children in crisis situations.
Experience:
The position requires significant experience in managing services similar to those provided by Ada's Haven. This includes a strong background in domestic and family violence, as well as experience in leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff. The candidate should have a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative culture focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within the team and with stakeholders. Additional languages may be beneficial, particularly those spoken within the local community, to enhance service delivery and engagement with diverse populations.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time permanent role with a competitive salary based on the SCHADS Level 6.1, currently set at $58.37 per hour. Employees have access to full PBI salary packaging benefits, which can significantly enhance their overall compensation. The organization emphasizes the importance of workplace wellness, offering access to a confidential Employee Wellbeing Program and individual learning plans to support career development. The culture at 54 Reasons is highly inclusive, celebrating diversity and ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported. The organization is committed to child safety, requiring all employees to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and to adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
54 Reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organization, part of the Save the Children Australia Group and a global movement dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. Established to advocate for children's rights, the organization operates across every state and territory in Australia, providing quality services to children and their caregivers. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 Reasons is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities it serves, ensuring that the voices of children and families are at the center of its mission.
Job Overview:
The Team Leader position at Ada's Haven involves more than just managing programs; it requires leading teams that assist women and children in rebuilding their lives after experiencing domestic and family violence. This role combines operational leadership with meaningful practice leadership, ensuring that high-quality refuge and recovery services are delivered with a focus on the voices of women and children. The ideal candidate will be a confident, values-driven leader capable of building strong teams, fostering a culture of accountability and learning, and navigating complex situations with compassion and sound judgment. The position is full-time and permanent, situated within the Refuge & Recovery team in Toowoomba, and aims to create lasting change for children and families affected by domestic violence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Team Leader will be responsible for providing feedback to the team to ensure quality service delivery, maintaining team awareness of role responsibilities, and meeting contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations. Effective leadership will be required to supervise, coach, and develop a team of practitioners, focusing on building strong and sustainable teams. The role also involves timely and accurate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on programmatic inputs, deliverables, and outcomes. Maintaining effective stakeholder relationships is crucial, requiring liaison and consultation with local communities, professionals, service providers, and referral services to ensure that services meet client and contractual obligations. Additionally, the Team Leader will identify, manage, and monitor risks to program/service delivery, quality, staff wellbeing, and Child Safeguarding.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant Human Service Qualification, along with significant experience managing a similar service. A current valid driver’s license is also required. Knowledge of best practices, professional standards, legislation, and relevant research in the field of domestic and family violence is essential. Experience in coaching, mentoring, and transferring skills and knowledge to others is also necessary for this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field that equips the candidate with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage services related to domestic and family violence effectively. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of the issues faced by women and children in crisis situations.
Experience:
The position requires significant experience in managing services similar to those provided by Ada's Haven. This includes a strong background in domestic and family violence, as well as experience in leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff. The candidate should have a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative culture focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within the team and with stakeholders. Additional languages may be beneficial, particularly those spoken within the local community, to enhance service delivery and engagement with diverse populations.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time permanent role with a competitive salary based on the SCHADS Level 6.1, currently set at $58.37 per hour. Employees have access to full PBI salary packaging benefits, which can significantly enhance their overall compensation. The organization emphasizes the importance of workplace wellness, offering access to a confidential Employee Wellbeing Program and individual learning plans to support career development. The culture at 54 Reasons is highly inclusive, celebrating diversity and ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported. The organization is committed to child safety, requiring all employees to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and to adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
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