Team Leader - Assessment Service Connect

IFYS; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Motor vehicle allowance

Positive and inclusive work culture

In-house training programs (TCI, Child

Job summary

IFYS seeks a skilled leader to take on the Team Leader - Assessment and Service Connect role, supporting a team of ASC workers and delivering high-quality services to children, young people, families, and communities across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.

Based in Maroochydore, this permanent full-time leadership role offers a salary of $115,300 per annum plus superannuation, travel allowance, and not-for-profit salary packaging options to increase take-home pay.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Child Protection, Human Service, Social Work or similar.
• Experience leading a team and supervising staff.
• Strong knowledge of child protection systems and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic practice framework and culture.
• Lead and supervise the ASC Workers; support caseloads.
• Maintain caseloads and ensure reporting obligations are met.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and link families to services.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualification in Child Protection

Job description

Why IFYS?

At IFYS, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where both our clients and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we continually assess and invest in staff wellbeing through initiatives like the Sanctuary Model of Care, which promotes emotional, social, and physical wellness across our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The opportunity

IFYS has an exciting newly created opportunity for a skilled and motivated leader to step into the Team Leader - Assessment and Service Connect role.

As Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting a skilled team of Assessment and Service Connect Workers and delivering quality service to children, young people, the families and community within the ASC service across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.

What’s on offer?

• Permanent full-time leadership role
• $115,300 per annum + superannuation - IFYS is committed to gender pay equity
• Maroochydore based with travel across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions
• Motor vehicle allowance $250 per week
• Not-for-profit salary packing options to increase take home pay (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
• Join a supportive, positive and inclusive work environment and team
• Unique in-house training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary training
• Annual $250 personal wellbeing reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
• Free access to the CALM Premium App + personal travel discounts through Flight Centre
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a therapeutic practice framework and culture
• Provide leadership and specialist knowledge to supervise and support the ASC Workers, maintaining strong working knowledge of current caseloads
• Maintain a case load of families and undertake all associated case work duties and responsibilities as required
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of current child protection legislation and practices
• Build and maintain a working knowledge of local services and referral pathways to link families into required support systems
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external working relationships with key stakeholders
• Ensure contractual requirements and reporting obligations are met as outlined in the Service Agreement and funding schedule

Requirements For The Role

• Demonstrated experience in effectively leading a team
• Tertiary qualification in Child Protection, Human Service, Social Work or another related discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Child Protection system, related legislation and operational processes
• Experience in contemporary practice frameworks and tools used to identify and assess risk and safety
• Well-developed communication, report writing and relationship building skills
• Commitment to travel through the regions visiting multiple Child Safety Service Centres

Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful

• Valid Queensland Driver’s Licence with no restrictions
• QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
• Licensed Care Suitable Check (LCS2)
• Ability to provide two references from recent employers (including your current employer)
• National Crime Check (IFYS will complete new check throughout systems)

We are deeply committed to the wellbeing, safety, cultural identity and dignity of every individual who accesses our services, including children, young people, adults and people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we uphold best practice standards and adhere to the Human Services Quality Framework, NDIS Practice Standards and National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

It is an offence to apply to work in a child related business regulated but the blue card system if you are a restricted person/negative notice holder.