Team Leader

Team Leader page is loaded## Team Leaderlocations: Inner West Sydney, NSWtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: December 5, 2025 (25 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR105295* **Permanent Full Time| 38 hours/week*** **Location: Ashfield with outreach support to Inner West Sydney Services, NSW*** **Salary: $103K + Super + NFP Salary packaging benefits*** **Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need****Life at Mission Australia**When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more and .**Your Opportunity**Inner West Services supports adult men, women and young people who are at the risk of homelessness, focusing on sustaining tenancies and stabilizing housing.As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in supporting both clients and staff in the effective delivery of program activities that align with Mission Australia’s values and outcomes.Reporting to the People Leader, you’ll guide a team of passionate professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients through high-quality case management, strong leadership, and continuous improvement in service delivery. This role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, using your experience and interpersonal skills to foster a supportive and empowering environment for both clients and employees.**Your key responsibilities will be to:*** Lead, coach, and develop a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and client-focused service delivery* Work across various programs within the Inner West and Inner City* Oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring compliance with Mission Australia policies and procedures.* Provide person-centred and strength-based case management support for clients with complex needs.* Ensure the delivery of quality services through effective supervision, case review, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to support positive outcomes for clients.* Oversee administrative and compliance requirements, including client records, reports, and data accuracy.* Contribute to service development and represent the program at relevant network and stakeholder meetings.**Requirements for Success*** A relevant Degree/Diploma in either Social Work, Community Services, Welfare or Psychology with experience, or equivalent combination of qualifications and substantial experience in a related field* Demonstrated leadership or team supervision experience, including mentoring, coaching and performance management* Proven experience in case management particularly with clients experiencing complex challenges* Ability to plan, coordinate and oversee program activities effectively* Strong administrative and organisational skills with experience maintaining compliance and reporting standards* Strong relationship management and conflict resolution skills* Sound understanding of relevant legislation, policy and service frameworks* Drivers’ LicenceBefore starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, and WWCC.**Your benefits*** Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference* Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via* Free external, confidential counselling and access to* Volunteering opportunities* Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.**Our culture**Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our for additional contact details.We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au**How to apply**Click ‘Apply’ and send your application todayAs a committed employer, we will respond to your application.**Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you**[](blob:https://missionaustralia.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/d3604633-0b90-44f7-bea2-7b7791de0a07)0:00 / 0:42
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