Team Leader Navigator Program

Uniting Vic.Tas; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefit

Leave purchase program

Parental leave

Extra pay on annual leave

Public holiday opt out

Job summary

Uniting Vic.Tas seeks a Team Leader to supervise the Uniting Navigator team and collaborate with the Department of Education, partner organisations and leadership to improve systems and processes for the Navigator program.

You will ensure the program meets service quality standards and targets, and foster a culture of innovation and best practice. The role involves part-time hours with salary packaging and superannuation benefits, plus flexibility for a 9-day roster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualification in social work, psychology, social science or related discipline.
• Supervisory experience in children, youth or family services.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel within Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Uniting Navigator team.
• Ensure program operates to DE service agreements and policies.
• Develop systems and processes for the Navigator program.
• Ensure data collection and case-files adhere to standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Data collection

Flexible hours

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in social work/psychology/social science

Job description

• 534337
• Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875
• Child, Youth & Families
• Maximum Term Part Time
• Closing on: Dec 3 2026
• Part time (68.4 hours per fortnight) | Maximum term to 31 December 2027
• Flexibility is required to work over the 9 days in a part-time capacity.
• Salary (SCHADS Level 6) + super + Salary packaging
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Your new role

As the Team Leader you will supervise and support the Uniting Navigator team, as well as work alongside the Department of Education (DE), partner organisations and Uniting’s Leadership team to develop systems and processes for the Navigator program.

You will ensure that the program is operated in accordance with service and quality standards, program targets, DE service agreements and organisational policies.

You will develop and sustain a culture of innovation and best practice.

Some of the Daily Tasks Include

• Undertake administrative and data collection responsibilities and ensure service targets are met
• Be accountable through supervision with the direct line manager
• Ensure that staff practice adheres to DE and Uniting policies and standards
• Ensure a high standard of case file management including case notes and assessment documents within required timeframes.

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, You’ll Enjoy

• Working in a large values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 weeks for secondary).
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background

Your skills and experience

You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor level qualification in social work, psychology, social science or related discipline

You Will Also Have

• Driver’s license valid in Victoria. (essential)
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Experience in developing and leading complex programs/services in the delivery of high-quality, consumer- and/or community-centric services.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience preferably in the children, youth and family sector.
• Knowledge of family service

View the position description here.

About Uniting

We create real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we’ve been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are an inclusive, values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

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