• Support young people & their families to re-engage with school & learning
• Fixed term, parental leave cover to January 2028|full time|based at Preston
• Lead a team of 8 senior practitioners|intensive|targeted|complex

The Program:

The Navigator Program is an intensive, targeted, education support service where Case Managers work in collaboration with schools, young people, families, and external stakeholders to find ways to achieve educational goals.

What our students say: “This program has made my future just that little bit brighter, and that’s what I so desperately needed”

About the role:

An opportunity to lead one of the teams in our Navigator program. This is an innovative, research-informed Department of Education funded program that assists disengaged learners to re-connect back into education and learning.

This position leads the provision and management of the day to day delivery of high quality, flexible and accountable Navigator Service in Northern Melbourne to disengaged learners. The Team Leader will create a team environment that supports and supervises 8 staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for these learners to re-engage with mainstream education. 

You will be working with a team supporting young people (10 - 17yrs) who have disconnected from school. You will ensure your staff help young people identify their skills, interests and aspirations and alleviate barriers to their participation in education alongside their parents/carers.

The skills you will use day to day:

• Supervise & develop all 8 staff within the team.
• Ensure appropriate client service information as part of the agency data collection system both for accountability purposes and to assist in planning and targeting service delivery according to identifiable needs.
• Liaise with staff from schools, government & non-government agencies on a range of issues relating to clients.
• Draw from a variety of appropriate frameworks and theoretical approaches, working with children, families and/or significant others in relation to school engagement matters.
• Successfully build rapport with children and young people, who present with a range of complex challenges, and to work towards client goals together achieving successful outcomes.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and liaison skills and the ability to work with government and non-government organisations, community groups and clients’ families/networks.
• Knowledge of school environments and educational policy.

Make it work:

• Inspiring leadership supporting individual agency and autonomy.
• SCHADS level 7.2 which is $127,372 plus super and access to salary packaging.
• Fixed term, covering parental leave until 14th January 2028.
• Site based at our office in Preston with outreach across the region.
• Pool cars available for your use.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Learn from a team around you, support one another and deliver the best outcomes for young people.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say: “I first came to Anglicare because of their reputation for delivering high-quality services. The size of the organisation was quite appealing as well. I’ve stayed for the same reasons - our size and strength means we have a lot of support structures and infrastructure that support us to do our work.”

Ready to take the next step:

Click apply wherever you see the advert and submit your resume with a cover letter via our application portal. Your cover letter should describe your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and any experience you have in the Education sector as well as in leadership.

Applications close:  Sunday 15th November

Detailed Position Description:  Team Leader Youth Services PD YS TL AW7 012025 V1.4 (2).pdf

For further enquiries regarding this Navigator position contact Sandra Inserra via email at sandra.inserra@anglicarevic.org.au 

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.