Team Leader

The Perks

• Beautiful Bellerive Location
• Salary sacrificing
• Fun, supportive team
• Fixed term opportunity until June 2027, with the potential to extend further.

About us

After more than five decades of service to the Tasmanian community, Lifeline Tasmania remains steadfastly committed to our vision of a resilient Tasmania free of suicide.

Lifeline has been operating in Tasmania since 1973, commencing as two chapters (Lifeline North West and Lifeline Hobart) which merged in 2012 to form Lifeline Tasmania, we are now a single organisation incorporated in Tasmania, with state-wide reach and community connections.

Lifeline Tasmania's values of Respect, Care and Support, Optimism, Inclusion and Social Leadership provide a framework of behaviours that guide the way we interact with each other, our clients and the community.

Lifeline Tasmania is an organisation committed to keeping children and young people safe. We recognise, respect, and promote the rights of children, young and vulnerable people. We recruit individuals that are committed to keeping children safe. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

About the role

The Chats program offers a variety of services to Tasmanian's, from group and individual social support through to allied health - social work and counselling services. There is something for everyone in the Chats program, it's all about embracing life, every day.

Both our team and the Chats participants take great joy every day in being part of this program, and you could be a part of it

Our fabulous new Chats Program Team Leader will be responsible for supervising a small regional team in the South, under the general direction of the Statewide Manager.

Key duties will include:

• Day to day operational supervision of the Southern Chats team.
• Undertaking service acquittal reporting and monthly financial acquittals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of program procedures.
• Provide comprehensive and detailed intake assessments for all potential participants.
• Complete annual reviews with participants and their representatives.
• Group and one-on-one administrative activities for support staff and volunteers.
• Schedule participant activities and intakes on behalf of support staff.
• Provide input into and approve monthly regional calendar of activities.
• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards abuse and neglect to all clients.

This full time position will be based in our Bellerive office.

About you

You will have a solid background in the aged care sector including experience leading a small team and the ability to be proactive and professional as well as plan and deliver on your accountabilities whilst remaining flexible under pressure.

While able to operate independently and autonomously where required, you are also an enthusiastic team player who works collaboratively to support the organisation and help achieve our strategic goals.

How to apply

For a copy of the application package including the Position Description and Selection Criteria, please email Sarah Gray on

Applications must include the following:

• a covering letter that details your interest in the role and relevant experience;
• a statement addressing the selection criteria; and
• details of two current work-related referees.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for interview.

Applications close midnight Sunday 26th October.