At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team supporting families through relationship changes.
- Company: Join a dedicated community services organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, superannuation, salary packaging, and meaningful work.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and diverse applicants encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on families while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology and strong leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 52.2 - 63.8 $ per hour.
Salary: Up to $58.45 ph + Super + Salary Packaging
Are you an experienced team lead in the community services sector seeking a genuinely meaningful role supporting families? We are recruiting for a Team Lead to support the Family Relationship Centre and Family Relationship Support for Carers programs. This is an integrated team of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, Child Inclusive Practitioners, Intake Workers and Family Carer Support Coordinators, supporting families through relationship change.
This is a full-time, permanent position, with one required late night finish (till 8pm) per week.
You will:
- Lead, mentor and support a team of practitioners with practice and operational supervision
- Develop, implement and coordinate effective systems for end-to-end service delivery
- Ensure delivery of high quality, customer-focused, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice that aligns with service standards
- Manage day-to-day operations including case allocations, data management, risk reporting, and team performance
- Coordinate group programs and workshops within the service
What you'll bring:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent
- Demonstrated understanding of family law, mandatory reporting, privacy laws and ethical standards
- Strong leadership experience in a relevant child and family support program space
- Experience as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner is highly regarded, OR willingness to pursue FDRP registration
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Team Lead - Family and Carer Services employer: Tradewind
Tradewind Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for educators passionate about trauma-informed practices. Located in Melbourne's vibrant south-eastern suburbs, the company offers ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with dedicated colleagues, ensuring that every team member can contribute to meaningful educational outcomes. With a focus on continuous improvement and targeted interventions, Tradewind fosters an environment where educators can thrive and make a real difference in students' lives.
