• Preston
• Full time
• Leadership of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting victims of violent crime in the Northern Metro region

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As Team leader, Victims Assistance Program (VAP), Northern Metro Region, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the Northern Metro Victims Assistance Program is running effectively and efficiently
• Providing line and clinical supervision for Northern Metro Region case management staff
• Providing advice and strategic direction to senior management regarding VAP's operational functioning
• Ensuring a flow of information between relevant internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• A tertiary qualification in social work or equivalent
• Extensive experience in supporting and counselling clients who have been victims of violence
• Experience in providing clinical and line supervision
• Experience in program leadership in the human services field.

What we offer

This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team of support workers, as well as opportunities for training, professional development and progression into more senior management roles within Merri. The Team Leader role allows for networking and collaboration with representatives from the community services field and government partners.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal. Applications will only be considered if all key selection criteria within the position description have been addressed.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, NDIS worker screening and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.