Internal EOI - Acting Team Coordinator (Leave Relief)

Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and experience? Join the National COS team as an Acting Team Coordinator!

The Acting Team Coordinator positions will be:

• Closed-term full-time leave relief from 17 August 2026 - 23 October 2026
• Working Monday to Friday
• Flexibility to be based at your closest Flourish Australia site
• Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

About the Opportunity

As a Team Coordinator with Flourish Australia, you will assist the manager in providing supervision and guidance to staff. You will support and develop the skills of staff through the provision of in-service training. In addition, you will have a hands-on role with frontline service delivery, working directly with people with a lived experience of a mental health issue. You will lead by example by providing person led recovery-oriented and trauma informed service that best supports people to live in the community. 

On a day to day basis you will:

• Support the manager to implement programs, policies and local procedures and also with the planning and coordination of a program or project (when required).
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support of lower or similar classified employees.
• Facilitate discussions regarding the individual needs and goals of each person accessing Flourish Australia’s services and collaboratively develop, implement and monitor an individual plan that meets these needs.
• Encourage people to develop skills which will meet their needs. These may include domestic skills, social skills, independence skills, and skills to enter education and/or employment.
• Ensure that individual support meets recovery journey goals and is strengths based and led by the person wherever possible.

For more information, please review the Team Coordinator position description.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role you will have a strong understanding of the NDIS and relevant supports available in the network. You will bring strong organisation skills, and the ability to monitor and streamline the progress of participants through all stages of the NDIS process. You will also possess the ability to work sensitively with people living with a psychosocial disability, their families and carers.

Essential:

1. A relevant Certificate IV or above in a relevant field.
2. At least 3 years experience working in the community in a mental health setting.
3. A strong commitment to, and advanced understanding of, recovery-based practice in the workplace.
4. Excellent knowledge of the local area and its health services and other community services.
5. A strong understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
6. Demonstrated experience in a similar role and in providing support and/or supervision to lower classified staff.
7. Demonstrated knowledge Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of data information management systems.
8. Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence.

Desirable:

1. A current First Aid Certificate.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Helen Connors, Manager. E: helen.connors@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).

The Benefits

Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated through our Employee Value Proposition offerings:

• Level 4 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p.a. through SmartSalary 
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave + Flourish Australia Day + paid primary carer parental leave 
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, & ASIST – further information found on the L&D Hub!
• Monthly reflective practice & career development through bi-annual My Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Sonder, for free, confidential well-being support
• Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier & access to novated leasing 
• Employee discounts program through Flourishing Well at over 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Booking.com, Myer, Kmart etc)
• Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards

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.

Application for the job will close on the 7th of August at midnight.