• Full-time ongoing position based in Caboolture
• $116k - $127k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible, friendly organisation, Hybrid work options available, optional monthly accrued day off!

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.   

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

Your new role

Funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and delivered in line with evidence-based best practice, the Early Childhood Approach (ECA) program is designed to provide a range of flexible and responsive supports for children under 9 years with developmental delay or disability. ECA focuses on family-centred practices and a supports greater inclusion for children by building on family strengths and growing the capacity of mainstream and community services to support children with developmental delay or disability.

You will lead a dedicated team of Child Development Specialists who are responsible for gathering information on children’s development and linking families and children with developmental concerns and disabilities with the most appropriate supports. Through clear and focused leadership, professional supervision and practice guidance, you will support your team to provide services in the Moreton Bay region, with some services stretching across Brisbane and Beenleigh.

Duties

• A fast-paced environment is your forte`! You play an important part in leading key change initiatives.
• You will demonstrate strong application of early childhood best practice principles, NDIS legislation and quality assurance when considering recommendations being made to the NDIA and to families engaged with our program.
• Monitor and report on your team’s performance to meet our key contracted service deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to support your team with continued service improvements including building partnerships within the community to coordinate and improve services for families.

Our Benefits 

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!  
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.    
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.     
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth. 
• Our Reconciliation Commitment - First Nations employees have access to cultural and ceremonial leave, as well as the options to be a voice on our  First Nations Staff Reference Group & RAP working group and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant degree qualification in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, an Allied Health discipline, Psychology or an area relating to service delivery
• Demonstrated experience leading a team to provide a high level of customer service
• People leadership experience with the ability to build and develop an engaged, high performing team
• Comprehensive management skills including troubleshooting, managing multiple deadlines and conflict resolution
• Collaborative approach with the ability to successfully influence and engage a range of internal and external stakeholders

Interested? Apply online today!

To apply please follow the "Apply Now" link and submit your current CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role in relation to the duties and required skills and experience.

Have a question? Contact Christie-Jo at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.

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