Community Care Team Leader

• Competitive salary of $67,986.52 PLUS 10.5% superannuation!
• $5,000 relocation assistance available to help you move to this beautiful part of the country
• Salary sacrificing options to further increase your take-home pay!

About the Organisation

Our vision is to be a leader within the Australian Local Government and develop a broad range of strategies that will help shape our vision for the region through excellent service delivery and community engagement. We also aim to build one of Australia’s most suitable, vibrant, and diverse regions.

As our organisation and services continue to grow and expand throughout the region, we have identified the opportunity to develop and implement a robust program and expand Victoria Daly’s service delivery. As such, we now have an exciting opportunity for a creative and solution-driven Community Care Team Leader to join our friendly and hardworking team.

Be Rewarded

You will be joining an organisation that truly values its people and strives to make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous communities for the better. As our new Community Care Team Leader, you will empower our team of social workers everyday to make a real difference in the communities they serve.

This role comes with a competitive salary of $67,986.52 PLUS 10.5% super.

You will receive fantastic benefits such as salary sacrificing options, a vehicle and a remote area allowance of up to $2,628.60. We will also provide you with relocation assistance to help you move to this beautiful part of the country! 

About the Role

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, you will work in accordance with Council Regional Plans to lead the Aged and Disability team in culturally sensitive service delivery.

Some day to day duties include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing NDIS and Aged Care service delivery
• Managing meal transport, personal care and domestic services
• Managing social worker workforce
• Continuously updating and renewing care plans as needed
• Organising food orders
• Maintaining company vehicles
• Ensuring NDIS and aged care compliance requirements are being met

About You

You will hold, at minimum, a Diploma in Community Services (or equivalent) and will draw on your experience in working with remote communities to implement culturally appropriate processes within our team.

Critical to your success in this role will also be a demonstrated ability to lead a team while developing staff from a range of backgrounds. Experience working with communities in remote areas will also be highly regarded.

Other requirements for this role include:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Residential Aged Care, CHSP, Home Care Packages, Carer Respite or NDIS service delivery
• First Aid Certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety processes and reporting requirements

While not essential, relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Nursing and Allied Health will be highly regarded, as will a Food Handlers Certificate and Mental Health First Aid training. 

Are you passionate leader who wants to help improve the lives of remote communities? Apply now!