• Unique permanent role based on Wiradjuri Land in Dubbo
• $107k - $118k + Super + Salary Packaging 
• Up to $4,000 relocation bonus available!

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

About the role

As Team Leader of our Rural Youth Mental Health Service (RYMH) you will be focused on ensuring your team are positioned to provide exceptional services for our clients and stakeholders.

RYMH offers early intervention services for young people (12-25) with, or at risk of, mental illness.

For young people not already in contact with a support service, or who find it difficult to access or engage with a service, RYMH will be there to help them make a positive change. Young people can ask for support from the program themselves, or be referred by a community organisation, medical professional, friend or family member.

Duties

• Lead the team to ensure that services can be provided to clients in a way that maximise client outcomes and meet organisational, portfolio, service, funding, and external compliance objectives.
• Support team members to understand the vision, values and direction of the organisation and translate them so the team understands how they relate to their everyday practice.
• Collaborate with team members to help them understand and achieve performance expectations, build their capability, provide regular recognition, develop, and utilise talent in the team, and identify and achieve improved client outcomes and increase employee engagement.
• Coordinate regular communication channels including team meetings, client, and practice reviews, and 1:1 discussions with team members.
• Identify learning needs within the team, and appropriate learning opportunities both within and without the organisation, liaising with the learning and development team as appropriate. Develop and facilitate learning opportunities when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders to support entry into community.
• Comply with mandatory reporting requirements that apply to the service, in conjunction with the Manager.

Skills and Requirements

You will have a degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare or Psychology or related discipline and:

• Program Leadership - experience managing and leading programs in the Community Services sector (Ideal).
• People Leadership - experience building/maintaining an engaged, high performing team and developing their capability.
• Practice Leadership - a passion for continuous improvement and implementing industry best practice into service delivery.
• Flexible & Collaborative Approach – lead this innovative team/program and engage a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment, ever changing environment.
• Holistic strengths-based approach to achieve lasting change.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Interested? Apply online today!

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Contact Kylie on 0401 673 747 for a friendly, confidential discussion.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

A position description is attached.