• Community Services
• Salary Range: $82,506 - $87,331 (PN: 03365)

Gateway Services is the primary access point into Housing ACT and provides a range of services including the Central Access Point (shopfront services), Assessment and Support (assessment and determination of applications for social and community housing), and Allocations (matching and allocation of properties against established Housing needs registers). Gateway Services is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated person who enjoys working in a busy Human Services environment for the role of Team Leader.

The primary focus of the Team Leader is to support and lead a team to deliver client centred services in a busy front line environment and establish networks and community linkages that contribute to outcomes for clients. The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal, liaison/negotiation skills with an adaptive leadership style to support and lead the development of individual and overall team performance to ensure the delivery of high quality customer services to a diverse client group.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 maybe required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.
• Current driver’s licence desirable.
• Experience in using a range of IT business and office applications.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months with a possibility of extension and/or permanency. An order of merit may be established to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12months. Selection may be made from application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: For further information, please click apply now.

Contact Officer: Tim Arkley Smith (02) 6207 9335 [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - Administrative Officer - Professional Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.