Team Leader, Early Years Programs

• Leading a portfolio of programs focused on Early Years age 0-4
• PASDS, Access to Early Learning & Preschool field officer programs
• Full time role|based in Bendigo|SCHADS level 7.2

Your role:

The Team Leader will be instrumental in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of the services in early years. Programs within the scope of this role support children aged 0 – 4. You will co-ordinate the delivery of a high-quality programs that provide genuine and positive outcomes for children.

This is a role where you will get to work in conjunction with the Program Manager to plan and implement responses in relation to sector and service developments whilst ensuring appropriate processes are in place to enable continuous improvement of services and to promote best practice and ongoing quality improvement of the programs.

Team Leader of Early Years is responsible for our PASDS program, Access to Early Learning Program and our Preschool field officer program so experience in early years is preferable.

The skills we are looking for:

• Your understanding of the Child Protection and support services and family service system, as well a Early years Education, including legislative and policy framework.
• Flexible, responsive, and evidence-informed interventions to address the needs of children and improve family functioning.
• Knowledge of, and experience in the application of relevant theoretical approaches that underpin casework practice (including theories of trauma, child attachment, development, and abuse)
• Leading a team and supporting staff with supervision, coaching and personal development.
• Delivering programs and services within required timeframes and budget parameters

Make it work:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 7.2 which is $127,372 plus super.
• This is senior level salary offering excellent remuneration.
• Full time hours, permanent.
• Based at our office in Bendigo.
• 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.
• 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've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people and communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”

Make a move:

Applications will close Sunday 30th August. We will continue to review applications as they come through so please don't delay your application. 

Click apply and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with teams, stakeholders and partners in an Early Childhood setting and anything you feel might set your application apart.

To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here:  Team Leader- Family Services PD FS TL AW7 092023 V1.0 (1).pdf

For any enquiries please contact Program Manager Jemma Ketteridge jemma.ketteridge@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