• Position based in Wodonga or Wangaratta.
• Be part of a values-driven organisation that provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• We offer attractive remuneration packages with excellent benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing and wellbeing programs.
• Achieve positive outcomes and sustainable change in the lives of children, young people, individuals and families within our regional communities.

Are you passionate about creating safe, supportive environments for individuals to heal and thrive?

Join UMFC as an Assistant Team Leader and be part of a transformative, trauma-informed workplace that values both staff and clients. We are proudly implementing the Sanctuary Model, fostering a culture of safety, emotional intelligence, and collaboration. Your journey to making a meaningful impact starts here.

The Role

UMFC currently has an opportunity for an Assistant Team Leader to join our team in a full-time capacity.

This role is pivotal in supervising and supporting frontline practitioners who deliver vital services aimed at strengthening families and safeguarding the healthy development of children. The successful candidate will take the lead in case management, ensuring compliance with quality and legal standards, and driving the growth of programs and team performance.

Under the guidance of the Family Services Senior Team Leader, the Assistant Team Leader will work closely to provide ongoing support and supervision to the team while managing the day-to-day operations of the program. This includes ensuring timely and effective service delivery, providing staff coordination and support, fostering strong internal and external relationships, and ensuring full compliance with legal and quality standards.

Join us on a remarkable career move, immersing yourself in a thriving organisation guided by a profound vision that every child and young person is cared for.

Your Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Sound knowledge of key legislation, including the Children Youth and Families Act 2005, the Best Interests Case Practice Model 2008, Child Safe Standards, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme, Child Information Sharing Scheme, and other relevant relevant privacy and OHS laws.
• Knowledge of key theories like attachment, childhood trauma, and family violence in relation to needs and risk assessments.
• Extensive experience in the supervision of staff and the development of effective teams.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on families and children in our community, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential chat, contact Zoe Singer at [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Team Leader - Child and Family Services - Wodonga / Wangaratta enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Ready to Apply?

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Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

A position description is attached.

Employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

UMFC is committed to the safety, well-being and empowerment of all children and young people.

UMFC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.