Team Leader

Number of Positions Available:

1

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

**ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services).

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven Team Leader who will provide support and guidance for direct reports, which includes assessment and referral, education and support, delivering a comprehensive client focused service. Develop and maintain residential treatment options. Help develop and coach direct reports to be a high-performing team. Project manage the residential AOD services, including building networks and partnerships as required. All activities support the achievement of the Mission of The Salvation Army.

You will successfully

• Implement the service delivery processes and tools
• Quality service delivery meets the needs of client groups; for example, participant access, intake & assessment and admissions management/service delivery planning, and progress and outcomes for clients
• Effective rostering and work allocation
• Provide clinical expertise to workers to resolve complex case management issues
• Monitoring service performance targets and collaboratively identifying strategies to address issues with Centre Manager

You will have

• Degree qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field OR demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
• Relevant experience in a social service environment
• Relevant experience in supervising staff
• Relevant state Working with Children Check is required
• Drivers Licence

This is a full-time, permanent position located in Mt. Isa, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Level 6 Award.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration