Team Leader

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Position Details:
* Fixed term position until 27 March 2026
* Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
* Social Worker Grade 3 Year 1-4 (SC31-SC34)
* Located at Caulfield Hospital
* Great staff benefits

The Department:
Alfred Health Carer Services (Carer Services) reports to the Senior Manager - Community Health Programs, which is part of the Home, Acute & Community program. Carer Services supports carers, the person being supported, and care relationships in a client-centred, timely, and responsive manner. Carer Services is funded by State and Commonwealth Governments to deliver multiple programs including phone support, in-person support services, peer support, information, and social activities to carers (including young carers) of people who are aged, living with dementia, have a disability or chronic illness, and/or mental illness.

The Role:
The Team Leader is responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality services to carers. This includes leading and developing staff expertise and delivering services to ensure high practice standards, fulfilment of funding targets and obligations, maintaining awareness of sector developments, developing strategic partnerships, and managing service demand. The Carer Assessment and Planning team delivers assessment, planning, monitoring, and service linkage for carers of people over 65 years who are frail aged or living with dementia, including those with a recent diagnosis.

Qualifications and Experience Required:
* Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health, Behavioural Science, Social Sciences, or Welfare
* Minimum 3 years' management experience in a community or health setting
* Experience managing staff, including the ability to advise and support staff in service provision and develop team performance
* Ability to maintain a clear focus and positive outlook, and capacity to adapt in a complex and changing work environment
* Energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to create and promote high-quality support services to clients
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Successful applicants must undergo a police check and have a current Working with Children Check

Desirable:
* Post graduate qualification

Staff Benefits:
* Friendly, supportive team culture
* Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
* Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
* Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
* Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred
* Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Mel Hill, Manager Carer Services on (03) 9076 6111. Applications close 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

The Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred or Alfred Hospital, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria.