Team Leader Tenancy And Financial Counselling

Increase your take home pay with up to $15,000 in salary packaging benefits Full – Time, Ongoing Position based in Epping Support vulnerable clients through financial counselling, tenancy advocacy, and no-interest loan programs in partnership with key agencies.
Your new role In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Tenancy and Financial Support team, overseeing the delivery of financial counselling, financial advisory, and tenancy advisory programs across Melbourne's Metro North East region.
You will manage key programs including Consumer Affairs Victoria's Financial Counselling and Tenancy Advocacy Assist programs, as well as the No-Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) in partnership with Good Shepherd Microfinance.
Your responsibilities include ensuring high-quality service delivery, providing direct client support where necessary, and supervising a multidisciplinary team to meet program objectives.
You will also be accountable for meeting contract requirements, driving operational performance, and connecting the team to broader professional development supports within Uniting.
Benefits of working at Uniting Our work isn't easy, but it matters.
Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your salary of hourly rate (SCHADS Level 6) + super, you can access the following.
Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staffUp to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience A tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
Valid driver's licence to drive in Australia.
Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.
Experience delivery financial counselling, advisory and/or tenancy advocacy programs Experience leading, coaching and developing staff.
Ability to engage and work effectively with consumers experiencing homelessness in a respectful, compassionate and appropriate manner.
View the position description here.
How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon.
We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions, reach out to Laura Danielis on laura.danielis@vt.uniting.org for a chat.
About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.
As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
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