• Team leadership opportunity
• NFP - Central VIC base, HQ Melb. CBD - travel to Gippsland & Beechworth

The Organisation:

From modest beginnings as a material aid society, to an organisation recognised for its expertise and evidence-based outcomes, Vacro continues to provide hope and to support people's new beginnings. Reaching 150 years is an extraordinary milestone. Founded almost 30 years before Federation, Vacro is one of Victoria's oldest non-profit organisations. Since 1872, they have continually provided support to people caught in the justice system and their families, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the people they help.

The Role:

The Senior Coordinator is responsible for leading a dedicated team of Reintegration Coordinators, enabling them to support people reintegrating back into society. The Senior Coordinator supports team members in empowering participants to transition out of prison and back to the community.

Reporting to the ReLink Program Mgr - you will:

• Provide regular supervision to team members
• Have responsibility for supporting the wellbeing and developments needs of team members
• Conduct reflective practice sessions with individuals and groups of team members
• Ensure team members meet all reporting requirements
• Mentor and provide leadership to the team on a day-to-day basis
• Work collaboratively as a Senior team with the Program Manager to support team meetings and projects
• Ensure support provided to participants is delivered in a manner consistent with the values of Vacro
• Develop relationships and liaise with stakeholders including other professional supports, community service organisations, prison staff, and participants’ personal supports
• Use collaborative processes to share and communicate information

The Person:

You’ll be driven and show genuine passion for building capability within your team. In addition, you:

• are a natural influencer; modelling a positive attitude, professional conduct and unwavering commitment to quality outcomes and service delivery for staff, participants and the community
• enjoy working with a high performing group of colleagues and peers and accept responsibility and accountability
• are self-motivated, well organised and resourceful.
• possess a high level of integrity, passion and reliability
• are an advocate for independence
• have a positive track record supporting people with complex presentations including complex health and physical needs
• Possess Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Community Services/Case Management (or equivalent)
• are experienced in leading a team and supervising the work of others
• possess a current Victorian Driver’s License

The Offer:

The Senior Coordinator position is offered on a permanent basis at a competitive salary plus superannuation. In addition, you will be able to access attractive PBI/NFP salary packaging.

If you have exceptional skills in the above areas and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please click Apply Now to submit your resume in Word format. To confidentially discuss this role further, please feel free to call Alex Cooper from Johnson Recruitment on 0472 510 848.

This is a retained, exclusive assignment and any direct applications or referrals will be forwarded to Johnson Recruitment.