Internal EOI - Team Leader - Employment
Job No:
FLO4039
Location:
Caringbah
Flourish Australia are starting up new services with the Inclusive Employment Australia program and we are looking for a Team Leader - Employment to help oversee these new services in Caringbah!
The position available is:
- Ongoing full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
- Based on-site in Caringbah
- Working Monday to Friday
- Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $100,000p.a. - $105,000p.a + Super + Tax Free Benefits
About the Opportunity
The Team Leader – Employment is dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented support that empowers participants to achieve employment goals. By guiding and supervising staff, collaborating with employers, and ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and statutory requirements, the Team Leader fosters a positive and supportive environment.
A key feature of the Team Leader - Employment role is to lead by example within the IEA program by taking a hands-on approach to front-line service delivery work, coaching and mentoring team members and thereby supporting and developing the skills of lower or similar classified staff.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be required (but not limited) to:
- Lead employer engagement at allocated sites, including ensuring all workplaces meet safety requirements and that the relevant Award conditions and pay is applied to participants.
- Where applicable, agree with employers and prepare wage subsidy requests for Managers, Employment to submit.
- Develop and monitor the performance of other IEA staff in relation to employment anchors, outcomes, post placement support, and all other requirements of the program.
- Provide day-to-day supervision and support of lower or similar classified employees.
- Be proactive in delivering IEA program services that are recovery-focused, and strengths based.
For more information about what it means to be a Team Leader - Employment with Flourish Australia including full list of key tasks and responsibilities, please review the Position Description.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A relevant qualification related to the requirements of the IEA program delivery (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
- At least 3 years demonstrated experience working in disability services, preferably in Disability Employment Services, Inclusive Employment Australia, or similar programs.
- A strong commitment to, and advanced understanding of, recovery-based practice.
- Excellent knowledge of the IEA program requirements as demonstrated by high performance in previous roles.
- A strong understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role and in providing support and/or supervision to lower or similar classified staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of data information management systems.
- Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence.
For further information, please contact Caitlin Taylor, Manager, Employment. E: caitlin.taylor@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.
