Team Coordinator

The Royal Children'S Hospital; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric hospital in Melbourne is seeking a full-time Team Coordinator for its Sexual Assault Service. This role involves operational leadership of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic services to children. The ideal candidate will have a recognized qualification, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and strong communication skills. Benefits include salary packaging and professional development opportunities. Applications close on January 12, 2025.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Discounted staff parking

Health and wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Lead a clinical team that is client-centred and evidence-informed.
• Experience working with initiative and leading others towards team goals.
• Ability to comply with relevant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership for a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervising clinical staff and ensuring program standards.
• Clinical governance of the Harmful Sexual Behaviour program.
• Managing day-to-day service activities for affected children.
• Leading a high-quality, evidence-informed team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Recognised qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is a leading paediatric teaching hospital in Melbourne, with a vision of "A world where all kids thrive". RCH has more than 6,000 staff, a $850M budget and operates across Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and overseas. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through the enactment of our Compact.

About the Role

This is a full‑time, ongoing Team Coordinator position at the Sexual Assault Service (SASH) within RCH, based in Parkville with required travel to community sites in metropolitan western Melbourne. The role operates 80 hours per fortnight and is located in SASH, a Victorian government funded specialist sexual assault service.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership for a multi‑disciplinary team delivering therapeutic services for children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and their non‑offending family members.
• Supervising clinical staff, ensuring program standards are followed and meeting service targets in accordance with funding agreements.
• Clinical governance of the Harmful Sexual Behaviour program, ensuring quality and safe service provision for children and their families.
• Operational management of day‑to‑day service activities, ensuring access to support and care pathways for children who have experienced and/or engaged in sexual harm.
• Leading a high‑quality, client‑centred, evidence‑informed team and adhering to relevant policies, procedures and standards.

Skills and Experience

• Recognised qualification in a relevant discipline with current registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership with a professional body.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a clinical team that is high‑quality, client‑centred, evidence‑informed and complies with relevant policies, procedures and standards.
• Experience working with initiative, autonomy and leading others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Collaborative, interpersonal, relationship building and written communication skills to support integrated service delivery with children, young people and families, partner agencies and other stakeholders.

About SASH

SASH is a department of RCH and a Victorian government funded specialist sexual assault service. SASH provides therapeutic interventions, support and advocacy for children who have experienced sexual harm and/or engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and their non‑offending family members. Services are provided in Werribee and at the RCH in Parkville.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging – increase your take‑home pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development.
• Current National Criminal Record Check or willingness to obtain a Valid Working with Children Check.
• Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.
• Discounted staff parking, salary packaging and an award‑winning health and wellbeing program.

Application Process

To apply, submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position. Shortlisting will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly. Applications close 12 January 2025.

EEO Statement

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.