Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 47 years.

Family Connect and Support and Standing Strong program are looking for a passionate Team leader with a desire to make a difference. Joining us, you’ll guide a team of dedicated and passionate individuals who are focused on bringing together families, support services and community resources to ensure that families, women, children and young people are safe and well.

Family Connect and Support is a connecting and referral service across the Far North Coast of NSW, bringing together families, support services and community resources to ensure that children and young people are safe and well. Standing Strong program is based in Ashmore, Gold Coast and assists women who have been impacted by Domestic Violence to gain skills, grow in confidence, find employment, and achieve financial independence.

Your role within our dedicated Family Connect and Support and Standing Strong Programs will allow you to:

• Lead Program Workers in the delivery of high-quality strengths based and person-centred intake, assessments and interventions within a case management framework
• Lead Program Workers in high quality case reviews and reflective supervision
• Build positive connections and work collaboratively with key stakeholders

This role is a great opportunity to step into a leadership position. Here’s how it will help transform your career:

• Gain valuable experience managing a team across a broad footprint
• Expand your network by collaborating with a range of community-based organisations
• Broaden your skill set through diverse and meaningful work

The role is currently funded up to 30 June 2025, with renewal subject to ongoing funding.

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:

• Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
• You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
• We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as External Supervision, flexible working options

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work, social science or social welfare, health promotion or similar
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team in the social and human services sector
• Experience in the child protection arena including a sound understanding of current trends, legislation and child protection practice
• Experience and knowledge of working with people presenting with mental health and/or other complexities

If you are passionate about supporting families and women to make positive change and would like the opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive environment, then this could be the job for you!!!

We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.

Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children, National Police Check and COVID Vaccination are mandatory requirements for all staff.

How to Apply:

A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.

If this job interests you, Fiona Halligan Program Manager 0427 203 536 would be more than happy to have an informal chat about the position.

To access a position description please click apply now or click here.

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website.

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