• Lead the Navigator team and help young people re-engage in their education.
• Part-time perm role up to 0.9 FTE across 5 days, flexible start/finish time.
• SCHADS Level 7 + super + up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits. 

Your new role 

Our navigator program utilises a trauma-informed, culturally safe, assertive case management model to respond to challenges experienced by young people with the goal of re-engaging learners in education. 

As the Team Leader, you will supervise and support the Navigator team and work closely with the Department of Education (DE) and partner organisations to drive culture of innovation and best practice. 

The position is part-time, permanent up to 0.9FTE, and works Monday to Friday. We’re flexible about start and finish times. Talk to us about what you’re looking for and we’ll see if we can make it work. 

Benefits of working at Uniting 

In addition to starting at a base hourly rate of $58.23 (SCHADS Level 7) and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more. 

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following: 

• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.  
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary). 
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background. 
• Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning. 
• Enjoy a 25% discount at a Uniting Op Shop 

Your skills and experience 

You will bring with you: 

• Bachelor-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or a related discipline. 
• Experience in developing and leading programs in the delivery of high-quality, consumer- and/or community-centric services. 
• Knowledge of family services, child protection and/or out-of-home care, including relevant legislation and regulations. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of practices to engage and assure the cultural safety of clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, including those from an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or CALD background, or the LGBTI community.  
• Understanding of the ‘Advantaged Thinking’ framework. 

View the position description here.

How to apply 

Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. 

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.  

For any questions, please contact Kate Kapolos, Senior Manager, Child Youth & Families on 03 9051 7011. 

About Uniting 

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. 

Visit us: vt.uniting.org.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. 

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you. 

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