Team Leader - Ruby's Reunification

Uniting Limited; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave purchase

Childcare subsidy discount

Paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Public holiday flexibility

Job summary

Uniting seeks a Team Leader in Ballarat to guide a passionate team delivering therapeutic, family-centred support for young people aged 12-17 and families. You will oversee the Ballarat service stand-up and daily operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and leading staff development.

You will coach the Family Worker and Counsellor teams, applying trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to improve outcomes and keep families connected.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience in case management with young people and families.
• Experience leading a residential or community service is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team delivering therapeutic, family-centred support.
• Oversee daily operations of Ruby's Ballarat service and ensure safety.
• Coach and supervise Family Worker and Counsellor teams.
• Support families to reduce conflict and stay together at home.

Skills

Team leadership

Case management

Trauma-informed practice

Narrative Therapy

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ related field

Job description

• Lead a team delivering therapeutic support for young people in Ballarat.
• Full-time max term role to December 2028, SCHADS Level 6 + super
• Boost your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging

Your new role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role within Ruby's brand-new Ballarat service. As Team Leader, you'll guide and support a passionate team to deliver therapeutic, family-centred support, helping young people (aged 12-17) and their families reduce conflict, strengthen connections and stay together safely at home.

You'll oversee the service stand-up and day-to-day operations of Ruby's therapeutic residence, making sure it's a safe and welcoming environment where families can rebuild their relationships. You'll also coach and supervise the Family Worker team and Counsellor, building their capability to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive support.

At Ruby's, we believe that, where safe, home is the best place for a young person to be. As Team Leader, you'll play a key role in making that possible for families across the Ballarat region.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work can be challenging, but it makes a life-changing difference. You'll be joining an organisation that puts people first and supports you to thrive too.

In addition to your salary (SCHADS Level 6) + super, you'll enjoy:

• Up to $15,900 salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• The option to purchase extra leave each year.
• A 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
• Paid parental leave; up to 10 weeks for primary carers (four for secondary).
• Learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Flexibility to opt in or out of public holidays, respecting your unique background.

Your skills and experience

You will bring with you:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience in case management with young people and families, using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
• Knowledge of therapeutic models such as Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy and Attachment Theory
• Leadership skills, whether through formal management or by guiding and supporting others
• Experience managing a residential or community service would be well regarded.

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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: www.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.