Team Leader, Inclusive Employment Australia

Flourish Australia are starting up new services with the Inclusive Employment Australia program and we are looking for a Team Leader - Employment to help oversee these new services

The position available is:

• Ongoing full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Based on-site in
  Caringbah
• Working Monday to Friday
• Level 5
  on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement equivalent to
  $100,000
  -
  $105,000p.a + Super + Tax Free Benefits

About the Role

The Team Leader – Employment is dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented support that empowers participants to achieve employment goals. By guiding and supervising staff, collaborating with employers, and ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and statutory requirements, the Team Leader fosters a positive and supportive environment.

A key feature of the Team Leader - Employment role is to lead by example within the IEA program by taking a hands-on approach to front-line service delivery work, coaching and mentoring team members and thereby supporting and developing the skills of lower or similar classified staff.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be required (but not limited) to:

• Lead employer engagement at allocated sites, including ensuring all workplaces meet safety requirements and that the relevant Award conditions and pay is applied to participants.
• Where applicable, agree with employers and prepare wage subsidy requests for Managers, Employment to submit.
• Develop and monitor the performance of other IEA staff in relation to employment anchors, outcomes, post placement support, and all other requirements of the program.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support of lower or similar classified employees.
• Be proactive in delivering IEA program services that are recovery-focused, and strengths based.

The Benefits

• Level 5
  on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
  (no bonus system in place)
• Tailored
  onboarding program
  to set you up for success
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging
  available up to $15,900
• Exclusive personal
  fleet pricing discounts
  with our preferred automotive supplier
• Generous leave provisions
  including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave + ADO accrual
• Comprehensive infrastructure
  including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
• Regular
  supervision (reflective practice)
  , ongoing 1:1
  mentoring
  and a
  comprehensive induction
  program
• Employee Assistance Program
  for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for
  professional development and training to obtain mental health specific qualifications
  such as Mental Health First Aid, Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health and ASIST Suicide Prevention training
• Workplace community groups-
  Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Employee discounts program
  at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, JB HI FI, Rebel, Myer, etc.)

Selection Criteria

1. A relevant qualification related to the requirements of the IEA program delivery (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
2. At least 3 years demonstrated experience working in disability services, preferably in Disability Employment Services, Inclusive Employment Australia, or similar programs.
3. A strong commitment to, and advanced understanding of, recovery-based practice.
4. Excellent knowledge of the IEA program requirements as demonstrated by high performance in previous roles.
5. A strong understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
6. Demonstrated experience in a similar role and in providing support and/or supervision to lower or similar classified staff.
7. Demonstrated knowledge Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of data information management systems.
8. Maintain a current Australian Driver's Licence.

Full selection criteria and position description available within the application.

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia's most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person's experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Our positions are open
to all suitably qualified applicants
. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Interviews to be held shortly, apply today