Team Leader - Education Support for Children in CareMorwell, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VICTeaching - Primary (Education & Training)Full time$106,389-$111,092 + superannuation, salary packagePosition: Fixed Term (12 months), Full TimeSalary: $106,389 - $111,092 plus superannuation and salary packageThe OrganisationThe Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation's visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.About the roleThe Education Supports for Children in Care (ESCC) Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing the referral, intake, and assessment process for the ESCC pilot program. The ESCC Team Leader will work in collaboration with key stakeholders to identify and map out the young person's educational experience, support needs and goals to assist in the development of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and to appropriately match them with an ESCC Tutor. The Team Leader will provide support and supervision to staff (Tutors) in line with VACCA policies.About YouDemonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purposeRelevant qualification and/or experience in the field of education or community services.Experience and understanding of school communities and educational supports availableUnderstanding of challenges associated with engaging young people living in care/residential care settings.An understanding of strengths-based, trauma informed and therapeutic practice, or willingness to learnRobust organisational skills and capacity to coordinate and lead processes and practice to ensure successful program deliveryExcellent stakeholder management skills and collaborative working approachExperience working with individuals and groups – identifying underlying issues, working with conflict, assisting people to communicate safely and effectively, working collaboratively with other services and supports.Experience in providing supervision, coaching and mentoring staffLeadership and management experience in program implementation, managing targets and providing performance reportsRequirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.What we can offer youA supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.Application closes by 15th December 2024We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.
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