Team Leader Social Connection

3 months ago


Darebin, Australia City of Darebin Full time

Permanent, Full Time
- Salary circa 97k plus super
- Convenient Northcote location, close to public transport

About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

**About the Role**
- Support the development and implementation of centre and community-based activities that are stimulating, culturally relevant, promotes wellbeing and reablement and aligns with Commonwealth the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Support for Carer guidelines.
- Supervise, develop and motivate staff, fostering a positive workplace culture where staff feel engaged, empowered and supported.
- Contribute as an active member of the leadership team identifying opportunities for improved integration of Council’s CHSP services driving continuity of care and enhanced customer experience.
- Actively contribute to ongoing orientation of the service to adapt to and align with the Commonwealth Aged Care Reforms and relevant corporate strategies.
- Oversee the financial sustainability of program resources, improved compliance and risk management.

**Skills & Experience**
- A tertiary qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related discipline and experience in leading a team to deliver community services to clients.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including those with memory loss, disability, cultural diversity and social isolation.
- A current employee Working with Children Card.
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

**Applications close on 5th of September at 11.30pm.**

The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.



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