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Join an inclusive and supportive workplace and be part of the expansive and diverse Westhaven team We are seeking your leadership skills and qualities to assist us in building a workforce that prides itself on accountability and effectiveness. Benefits That Matter Competitive Salary: Level 4, Pay Point 1 - $44.58 per hour (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010) + super (12%)Tax-free salary packaging up to $16,000 per year (pro-rata)Enjoy a tax-free meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)Exclusive employee discounts for permanent staff members including automotive discounts, pharmacy discounts and fitness passport.Embrace Diversity, Spark InclusionInvest in YOU: Grow with Westhaven's Leadership and Development Training About You As a Children Services Team Leader, you will: Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the effective delivery of support services to Westhaven Children and Young People (CYP) with a range of complex needsPartner with children and young people (CYP) diagnosed with a disability and/or complex behaviour needs to achieve their goals and to live life the way they chooseBe responsible for ensuring the children and young people you support are receiving a high level of quality care with dignity and respect from a team of support workers you will lead, mentor and supervise You Will Have Advanced problem-solving capabilities, confidence and emotional intelligence that enable you to resolve complex situationsThe ability to interact positively at all levels, including demonstrated capacity to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communitiesDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate and performance manage a team within a dynamic and fast paced environmentEffective conflict resolution skills, negotiation, mediation and decision-making skills paired with exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to confidently apply de-escalation strategies in high conflict situationsDemonstrated ability to build a cohesive team with clarity around goals and accountabilitiesA leadership style that fosters innovative, creative and collaborative practices and the ability to motivate othersWillingness to take a person-centred approach to working with vulnerable persons to ensure that the goals and aspirations of the person with disability are understoodCelebrate and nurture an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplaceCertificate IV or Diploma in Disability Services, Community Services, Children's Services or similar field; or identify as Aboriginal and be willing to work towards a relevant qualificationExperience supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours of concern and mental health concernsExperience working with people with a disability, highly regardedExperience working with children or youth in a care or education setting, highly regarded About Us Westhaven is and will continue to be the provider of choice for disability support services and accommodation across regional NSW. Westhaven provides client-centric, high-quality programs and activities that provide whole-of-life support for people with disability, including offering houses that are homes, enabling choice and control and supporting clients to live life the way they choose. Due to Westhaven's significant rapid growth, we are seeking skilled, motivated and enthusiastic leaders to assist us in building a robust workforce, centred on accountability and effectiveness. Compliance Requirements Current NSW Driver's licenceObtain and maintain a current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)Obtain and maintain a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)Willingness to undertake a pre-employment police checkCurrent First Aid and CPR Certification About Applying Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your abilities to undertake the key responsibilities of this role. We Encourage Diversity And Inclusion Westhaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability. For more information or confidential enquiries please contact Service Manager Kaitlin Staines at kaitlin.staines@westhaven.org.au Applications close: The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications & will close on Friday 26th September or prior, if a suitable candidate is found. Link to Position Description

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• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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• Employment typeFull-time

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