Team Leader - Specialist Family Violence Outreach Services Number of Positions Available: 1
ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army Australia's Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children's and parenting services, counselling, support, men's programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Team Leader - Specialist Family Violence Outreach Services, at our Darwin location. Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is a permanent, full-time position. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 7.
Responsibilities:
You will successfully manage Family Violence services, including oversight over a range of internal practices, policies, and guidelines, including case management. Provide high-level professional leadership to the workforce and observe best practice management standards as required of The Salvation Army at all levels in service provision.
Programmatic management including oversight of quality and compliance to ensure accreditation standards are met. Deliver an effective high-quality family violence service with the ability to demonstrate that interventions make a difference to the lives of women and children post-family violence. Provide advocacy to support the needs of people seeking services from The Salvation Army and best practice service delivery; including sourcing and attracting grants and tenders to enhance service provision.
You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications):
Degree qualification in Social Work or similar qualifications is essential and demonstrated relevant work experience. Experience in the family violence sector and managing or coordinating residential care settings. Experience in managing and overseeing case management and outreach support services. Experience working with financial operating budgets and managing staff.
Well-developed liaison and communication skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate with relevant agencies in the service sector and the public. Demonstrated experience in effectively dealing with the impact of trauma.
What we offer:
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax-free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650), flexible working conditions, health, fitness and financial discounts/benefits, paid parental leave - 12 weeks, up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme, up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity, purpose-driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes, Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service; opportunity for career development; an inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child-facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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