• Join a dynamic team supporting a range of Out of Home Care Services
• Full time 
• Not For Profit, Salary packaging is offered with this position

About Us

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children, young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars: Prevent, Protect and Empower. We strive to create an environment where employees feel valued and rewarded. By living the Anglicare Victoria values and actively fostering fairness, equality, diversity and inclusion, our people make Anglicare Victoria a truly great place to work.

Overview of program

The Primary focus for Programs comprising Placement and Support is the provision of home based care to children and young people who are not able to live with their family of origin or guardians. The service provides support to volunteers providing care varying from temporary emergency care through to permanent care and adoption.

To be successful in this position you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications, preferably in social work, psychology or behavioural sciences or equivalent with substantial experience.
• Excellent understanding of the Child Protection, OOHC placement and support services and family service system, including legislative and policy framework.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and leadership qualities with the capacity to motivate and lead a team.
• Excellent communication with ability to engage with a wide variety of people.
• A thorough understanding of the issues relating to the placement of children in permanent out of home placements including permanency planning and its application in out of home care.

Please note it is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

For a detailed Position Description, take a look here: Team Leader OOHC V0.3.pdf.

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application by clicking 'Apply Now'.  You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further enquiries contact Program Manager, Rebecca Virtue on (03) 5135 9555.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.