• Supporting Male Victims / Survivors
• Be a part of making a difference in the local community
• Flexible working hours
• Above Award Conditions
• Increase take home pay with Salary Packaging
• Friendly and supportive team environment

Our client SAGE Community Services is seeking an experienced Team Leader who will work to ensure high quality, timely, trauma informed services are provided through the Safer Pathway -Local Support Services program in the Western Sydney Northwest and Southwest Metropolitan districts whilst also providing some direct service to clients.

About the Opportunity…

The role includes proactively contacting men who have recently experienced domestic or family violence to assess DFV risk, create safety plans, offer information and referrals provide case management services as identified (including face to face support where appropriate). In addition the Team Leader is required to provide management supervision and oversight to the Safer Pathway’s team, develop and maintain systems to support service delivery and effective collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and partners and contribute to organisational outcomes as part of the management team.

The details…

• There is 1 vacancy being advertised
• Part Time
• 32 hours (5 days a week)
• The option to work 1 days/wk from home
• SCHADS Award Level 6 (dependant on experience)
• Based in Pendle Hill, however some transport will be required across the funded districts

About the organisation…

SAGE is a community-based family support service for families in the Parramatta and Cumberland local government areas. The organisation has been delivering funded services since 1978, with the Department of Communities and Justice providing core funding for current programs.

SAGE provides an efficient, preventative service to families who seek support to improve their well-being. They address issues such as child development and behaviour, parenting strategies, strengthening parent / child relationships, social isolation and family violence. The centre provides a variety of services for families, including information, referral, community development, counselling, support services, home visits and group work.

Leave work each day feeling like you have made a difference to the local community! Find out more about SAGE via www.sagecommunity.org.au. 

What you’ll need to succeed…

The role requires demonstrated skills in providing counselling to clients with complex needs. A trauma sensitive practice will inform your approach. You will have a passion for supporting victims/survivors of DFV and have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Selection Criteria…

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. social work, community development, public policy, management) or significant relevant experience in the social welfare/health sectors
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience in leadership, people management and coaching skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a key member of the leadership team for the organisation
• Solid background and strong understanding of trauma informed work with victim/survivors of domestic and family violence
• Demonstrated experience providing client focused, collaborative, flexible, case management, including developing case plans, undertaking risk assessments, conducting home visits, providing information and referral and advocacy
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the needs and rights of people from diverse backgrounds, e.g., Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBQTIA+ communities, and people living with a disability, ensuring a culturally responsive approach
• Outstanding communication skills and capacity to engage others
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and nurture partnerships with a range of stakeholders, including community groups, service provider organisations, business and the private sector, and government departments
• Proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, risks and opportunities
• Ability to work both independently and within a small team
• High level of computer literacy (including office 365, online information client management systems)
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills
• Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current WWCC and Police Check

SAGE strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (including booster) due to the nature of the work including working with vulnerable members of the community. Employees are required to comply with SAGE COVID19 Safety Plan, Policies and Procedures. Please note, the successful applicant may be required to provide their proof of vaccine certificate which will be securely stored in their personnel file.

Are you excited yet? Here’s some more benefits in joining the team:

• Salary Packaging
• Some above Award conditions
• Opportunities for multi skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in role
• Excellent working environment

What to do now…

Recruitment of this role is being managed by an external recruitment agency – Aster HR.

There is an Information Package available if you want more information (including the Job Description). You can find that here https://tinyurl.com/2vu9rp4k or call us on (02) 4555 4634 for a confidential discussion.

When you’re ready to apply please don’t just send us your resume – let us know a little more about you by including a cover letter (either written or video) that tells us:

• What motivated you to apply for this position?
• Briefly explain your understanding of the complex needs of male victims/survivors of DFV
• What is a key factor in they way you lead a team?
• What’s the first thing you do to build a rapport with a new client?
• What would you bring to this role?

All applicants will be required to provide current clearance of an NSW Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.