Orange Door Team Leader - Hybrid WFH

Kids First Australia; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

3 extra leave days in summer

Purchased leave

Staff Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Kids First Australia is seeking an experienced leader to head a multi-agency team within The Orange Door, delivering safe, coordinated responses to family violence and child wellbeing concerns. You will guide day-to-day service delivery, supervise staff, coordinate rosters and resources, and work with partner agencies to prioritise child safety and survivor protection.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field, plus demonstrated supervision experience and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in child and family welfare.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams to targets.
• Extensive experience with children and families with complex needs.
• Strong assessment skills and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to build partnerships and manage competing priorities.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check and driver’s license; willingness to Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead practitioners delivering screening, triage, assessment and referrals.
• Provide case allocation, supervision and performance oversight.
• Coordinate rosters, staffing and resources; monitor service performance.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to enhance child safety and survivor accountability.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Partnership building

Cultural competency

Communication

Policy governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

Kids First have a prominent 130-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

About the Role:

Your new role with Kids First is an opportunity to lead a skilled multi-agency team and make a meaningful difference for women, children, young people and families. Working within The Orange Door, you will bring people together to deliver safe, coordinated and evidence-informed responses to family violence and child wellbeing concerns.

You will guide day-to-day service delivery, support practitioners with complex work and build a collaborative team culture that reflects Kids First’s HEART values.

• Lead practitioners delivering screening, triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning and coordinated referrals.
• Provide case allocation, consultation and closure endorsement, and supervise Kids First staff.
• Coordinate rosters, staffing and resources, and monitor service performance and reporting.
• Work closely with partner agencies to prioritise child safety, victim survivor safety and perpetrator accountability.

About You

You are a collaborative leader who brings sound judgement, strong people management skills and a commitment to quality practice. You have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or a related field relevant to Child and Family Welfare.
• Experience supervising, coaching and developing staff and leading teams to achieve service targets and positive client outcomes.
• Extensive experience supporting children and families with complex needs in family services, child protection or family violence.
• Strong assessment skills and knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based practice and relevant risk assessment frameworks.
• The ability to build effective partnerships, manage competing priorities and work in a culturally informed and respectful manner.
• A current Victorian Working with Children Check, current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake a Police Check are required.

How we reward you

At Kids First, you will be part of an inclusive organisation with a long history of supporting children and families. You will have opportunities for training and development, formal supervision and annual performance development reviews, while working alongside experienced colleagues in an integrated partnership. Your leadership will help shape quality services and improve outcomes for the community.

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Enjoy ‘not for profit’ benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days in summer
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

For inquiries about the position: Ginnelle Mullins, Child and Family Manager

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion.Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).