• Become part of our family and make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Permanent Full Time position
• Melbourne, VIC

The Smith Family is a children’s education charity that helps young Australians experiencing disadvantage to create better futures for themselves through harnessing the power of education.

We are seeking an experienced Regional Team Leader to join our family. Reporting to the Regional Programs Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will be working alongside the Regional Programs Manager, provide guidance and direction in implementing regional strategy and culture to achieve impact and growth with high quality demands.

About our role

You will be responsible for:

• Recruit, train and manage the performance of Team Leaders and other program leaders
• Oversee local Team Leaders and support induction of new team members by local leaders
• Manage performance by having regular one on one meetings; giving and receiving feedback via a coaching approach. This will acknowledge achievements and include conducting formal and informal performance and development reviews and planning discussions.
• Monitor processes for evaluating, reviewing and enhancing programs to ensure that they remain cost effective and centred on the needs of our participants
• Development and implementation of operational planning and reporting, including programs and scholarship targets and maintenance
• Assist with the development and communication of the strategic goals of a region of the state and objectives as set out in the State Plan

About you

As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:

• Demonstrated experience in leading frontline leaders
• Demonstrated experience in managing staff performance and providing appropriate recognition
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to regional target setting in collaboration with senior state leaders and local team leaders
• Demonstrated experience in leading achievement of regional targets through data informed practice and risk mitigation
• Experience in supporting quality program implementation
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholder groups
• Have or willing to obtain an employee Working With Children's Check

About our culture

The Smith Family has employees at the centre of its values and operations. We nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that enables people to achieve personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. With a proven work-life balance, wellbeing and health are our top priorities. Enjoy many other benefits, such as tax concessions and flexible working arrangements.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click Apply Now, we’d love to hear from you.

You may view the position description here, or in the attachment below.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.