Service Leader in Brisbane

Employment Term: Maximum term, Full-Time until 30 June 2027

Location: Brisbane, Hybrid working arrangement

Remuneration: $58.37 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare. At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

This is an identified position in line with UnitingCare’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy which aims to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in all areas of our organisation. For this position, it is an equal opportunity measure that applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as per section 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• Lead a passionate team supporting Australia's first national crisis support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• 13YARN is a national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters who provide culturally safe support grounded in understanding, connection and community.
• We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Service Leader to lead our Brisbane-based team and support the delivery of high-quality, best-practice crisis support services.
• As Service Leader, you will provide operational leadership, people leadership and training oversight to ensure the ongoing delivery of safe, effective and culturally responsive support services.
• Reporting to the State-Wide Manager, you will work closely with other service leaders and stakeholders to drive service excellence, workforce capability and continuous improvement.

In this role you will be:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the service
• Providing supervision, coaching and performance support to team members
• Coordinating recruitment, training and rostering activities
• Planning and delivering learning and development programs
• Training and assessing employees in Lifeline-accredited training
• Monitoring service performance, reporting and quality outcomes
• Managing risk, compliance and continuous improvement activities
• Supporting budget monitoring and operational planning
• Building strong relationships with community, government and sector stakeholders
• Driving a positive, values-based and high-performing team culture

What makes a difference for us?

• You are an experienced service leader who is passionate about supporting communities and developing others to succeed.
• Experience within crisis support, mental health, community services, social services or not-for-profit organisations will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE).
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience managing operational and administrative functions.
• Strong knowledge of workforce development, supervision and training practices.
• Experience monitoring budgets, reporting and service performance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Current QLD Driver Licence.
• Current Blue Card.

What makes a difference for you?

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

• Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
• Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Our approach is simple– everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts.

For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare family.