We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our Warrnambool office as a Team Leader for our– Stepping Stones to School - Early Years Program.

This role would suit a candidate with early years experience /primary years education experience or understanding of the sector.

We are looking for a dynamic & passionate leader to make a difference in the lives of children & families.

The Early Years Team Leader works with the Western Region Manager to provide leadership and management of the delivery and performance of all aspects of the Steppingstones to School Program and the Koorie Early Years Network, specifically relating to their respective teams/areas of responsibility. Specific aspects of this role and function include, but not limited to, reviewing policy and practice and identifying program improvements, to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality services to children and young people, their families and to carers/volunteers.

The role provides leadership, direction and support to the team and collaborates and contributes to the network of service providers in the regional Early Years Space. This collaboration and network support families to transition through a service system that improves the transitions and outcomes for the children and families involved.

As well as providing leadership and support across the relevant teams, the Team Leader will provide mentoring, professional supervision and monitor team performance. The Team Leader will support the effective integration of services and the maintenance of quality service provision.

Warrnambool has so much to offer – some of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in the country. It is an adventure just to live in Warrnambool, and if you don’t, we are happy to assist relocate you

For more details in relation to this role – skills & experience required please see attached position description.

Who we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, managing staff and programs
• Demonstrated understanding of local community networks and service organisations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current policies, practices and service delivery models and developing policy directions of the Family Support Programs combined with the ability to work within current service delivery systems.
• Well-demonstrated written and oral communication skills and highly effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills, the ability to interpret and practice policy directions, and a capacity to solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the role and services of the Agency and support Agency practice standards.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and an understanding of early literacy development and the role of play in child development
• Understanding of parenting skills and strategies.
• Case management/assessment skills
• Demonstrated experience working with children from birth to six years old
• Ability to work within, lead and manage a team whilst being able to work independently
• Demonstrated experience in delivering evidence-based programs

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in community services, psych, social work or equivalent
  
• Desirable: Qualification in education

What we can offer

A full-time permanent position - part time maybe considered.

• SCHCADS level 7 $ 115,065.34 plus super (pro - rata if part time 0.8)
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Ex gratia days Easter and Christmas

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID vaccination status.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC card for VIC

Please visit our website for further information on who we are, our work and our range of programs: ozchild.org.au.

How to apply:

You can apply for this position today by clicking APPLY NOW.

Submit your resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences as well as your motivation for applying.

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact Elizabeth Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - Early Years Programs - Warrnambool enquiry via EthicalJobs.