• SCHADS Level 7 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Flexible work - Working from home 2x days week and option for ADO
• Full time, ongoing position
• Heidelberg (Wurundjeri Country) location

About Kids First

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 125 years of service.

About the role

Kids First Australia have an exciting Team Leader role working within NEMA Orange Door; a multi-agency hub that delivers high quality, safe and effective responses, in partnership with Family Safety Victoria (FSV).

In your new role, you will:

• Lead a team of multi-agency practitioners to deliver high quality, safe, and effective service responses for women and children seeking support through the Orange Door.
• Support practitioners to deliver screening, triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions, allocation and coordinated referrals consistent with the Integrated Practice Framework, Operational Guidelines, and relevant risk assessment tools and frameworks including MARAM and Best Interests Framework.
• Meet team service delivery performance and data reporting requirements.
• Foster excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive formal supervision, and yearly agency performance development reviews of Kids First staff.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or similar field.
• No less than 3 years' experience working the child welfare and/or family violence sectors.
• Experience working with families and children presenting with complex needs and risk issues in any of the following areas: Family Services, Child Protection, Intake and Assessment and/or other services working with vulnerable families and children.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Leadership experience required

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and outcomes focused culture of an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has a legacy of more than 125 years community service.
• Take home an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take home pay.
• Have access to flexible work options and our staff wellbeing program.
• Have access to regular supervision and professional development.
• 3 days ex-gratia leave each year
• Portable long service leave
• Enjoy working in a friendly, supportive work environment

To apply:

To view the full Position Description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website, via the Apply Now link.

Ref code: 6693185.

For inquiries about the position contact Sarah Brudenell Operations Lead- The Orange Door on 0418 684 637

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).