• Lead a team that is committed to making a difference
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support place-based program delivery
• Full time contract to December 2024
• Taperoo/Elizabeth Grove, SA

The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s education charity, and we are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our team. Supporting teams State-wide, this role can be based in Taperoo or Elizabeth Grove, SA. Reporting to the Regional Service Delivery Manager, this pivotal role provides leadership and support to a geographically dispersed team responsible for the implementation of Learning for Life programs in accordance with practice guidelines, program fidelity requirements and internal processes, within their communities of responsibility.

A day in the life of a Team Leader, Learning for Life might look like this, but really every day will be different:

• Support the team to implement programs in accordance with guidelines, agreed processes and targets
• Ensure the team understands and applies The Smith Family outcomes framework and requirements that support program fidelity
• Providing clear and relevant updates, direction and support to staff across different levels and functional teams
• Working with your team, develop and maintain strong working relationships with partner schools and relevant community agencies
• Promote and position The Smith Family and inform the community about organisational activities through the media, and relevant forums.

It takes a special kind of person to be one of our Team Leader, Learning for Life. Successful candidates will bring the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team
• Demonstrated experience in supporting quality program implementation
• Able to lead discussions and work with the wider State/Territory and National team members
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Hold a current driver's license

Living up to our employment promise, our team members tell us that working for The Smith Family, they have great job flexibility and the ability to work alongside committed, passionate and professional team members whilst engaging in challenging, fulfilling and diverse work. In turn, our team members believe that they offer commitment to our vision, mission and values and effective collaboration with fellow team members to deliver strong performance outcomes.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you. You may view the position description attached. For any other information, please contact Kirsten Mason (Human Resources Project Manager) at [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader, Learning for Life - Taperoo / Elizabeth Grove enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and the Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Working with Children Check). We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.