• Meet the Moment. Make it Matter|a fresh challenge|leadership role
• Leading an integrated team|consult|allocate|supervise
• A permanent role|full time|Orange Door Footscray

About the Orange Door:

The Orange Door is a fast paced, short intervention service often when people are in crisis. The Orange Doors brings together different workforces and practices to create an integrated Orange Door team and a consolidated intake point in each Orange Door area to create a new way of support for:

• women, children, young people and families experiencing family violence;
• adults using family violence;
• families in need of support with the care, development and well-being of infants, children and young people.

For more specific information about the program, position and key responsibilities please view the positions description available here:  Team Leader - Orange Door PD TOD TL AW7 052023 V1.1 (2).pdf

Location of work and travel requirements:

The role is based at the Orange Door Footscray site, however, the position will require travel to the Werribee site.

Your role:

This role will oversee integrated practice across child wellbeing, victim survivor, and adults using family violence specialisations. However, it is expected that the you will have strong expertise and demonstrated knowledge in working with families as well as children and young people, as Anglicare Victoria holds this specialisation within the Orange Door.

• This position involves both the management and coordination as well as the support, mentoring, development of Anglicare Practitioners and Senior Practitioners, in a matrix supervision model.
• The Team Leader will be responsible for providing practice guidance and leadership to The Orange Door Practitioners across The Orange Door in the delivery of program requirements, to maintain the quality of service provided to people accessing the Orange Door for support.
• This will involve the requirement to collaborate closely with The Orange Door Leadership team to provide an integrated and client focused service for women, children, young people and families experiencing family violence and adults using family violence.
• Within the integrated model, the Team Leader will also work collaboratively, with an integrated approach across the service system, maintaining positive relationships with partnering organisations and developing new relationships with key agencies.
• Manage, build and maintain strong key stakeholder relationships.
• Identify and manage obstacles and opportunities for development in the internal and external environment.
• Effectively self manage behaviour and maintain and foster a culture of resilience.

What are we looking for?

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs and risk issues in any of the following service areas: Family Violence, Family Services, Child Protection, Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs;
• Experience working in social services leadership roles: established expertise and capability to lead and embed integrated practice;
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment and risk management;
• Demonstrated cross-sectoral expertise in relevant disciplines, including but not limited to a knowledge of the drivers/causes of family violence, child development, attachment and trauma theories;
• Ability to work collaboratively to drive cultural change. A clear concept of the culture required to achieve integrated practice; the ability to deliver innovative practices that enhance integrated practice and promote quality standards; an understanding of how to build and establish effective practice cultures;
• Extensive experience in supervision of staff; strong problem solving skills and extensive experience in the development of effective team work skills.

What you need to know:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 7.2 which equates to $121,583 at full time ($61.53 per hour)
• Based at the Footscray Orange Door.
• Full time, permanent
• A leadership role, mentoring and supporting Orange Door Practitioners and Senior Practitioners.
• Leadership and advice from Practice Leaders and the Hub Manager as well as the Anglicare Program Manager to support your needs.
• 9am–5pm hours offering predictability in a complex sector.
• We take staff wellbeing seriously, offering: Well Worth It! wellbeing program. Fitness Passport. EIP and EAP and discounted health insurance.
• Dedicated Learning and Development support at The Orange Door, through Family Safety Victoria and by Anglicare Victoria.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

“I feel really supported probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle.”

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degrees, Graduate Certificates, and Master’s Degrees are required to work at The Orange Door. If you hold a Diploma, then you will need to complete further study and complete a higher level of education within the next 10 years.

The list of qualifications accepted is extensive. Please call or email if you are unsure whether your qualification meets the MMQ.

Make a move:

To apply please create a profile by clicking "apply now". Follow the instructions and make sure you attach an up to date resume and cover letter that describes your passion for the work in this area, ideally with a focus on your approach to leadership and supervision.

For further enquiries regarding the requirements of the role contact our Program Manager Kerry Simpson via email at kerry.simpson@anglicarevic.org.au 

The closing date for applications is Monday 6th April.

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.