Job Title: Team Leader – Counselling, Children & Parenting, and Youth Enhanced Services
Location: Tennant Creek, Northern Territory
Salary: $106,389 – 111,092 SCHADS Level 6 + Super, 17.5% leave loading, and salary packaging options
Why Join Us?
- Purpose-Driven Impact: Support families and youth in the Northern Territory through essential counseling and intervention programs.
- Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Generous Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave, super, and above-award leave benefits.
About the Role & Client:
My Client, a well-regarded non-profit organization serving communities across the Northern Territory, is seeking a Team Leader for their Counselling, Children & Parenting, and Youth Enhanced Services. This role provides leadership, guidance, and direct support in delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive services to children, youth, and families. Working under limited direction, the Team Leader manages a dedicated team to meet program goals and ensures high-quality service delivery.
About the service:
The Children and Parenting program offers early intervention and preventive services using a whole-family approach to support at-risk families. It provides evidence-based resources and activities to empower parents, guardians, and carers, enhancing their skills to foster healthy child development and well-being.
The Youth Enhanced Service (YES) supports young people at risk of, or experiencing, mental illness. It improves service access, focusing on recovery and long-term mental health. YES engages youth and their families through assessment, casework, specialist liaison, and community education to connect them with the most suitable local support options.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct Service Delivery:
- Oversee triage, assessments, and allocation of participants for individual and group programs.
- Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed support, particularly in complex cases.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Guide and mentor staff to deliver best-practice services aligned with contractual and organizational standards.
- Support team cohesion and professional growth through structured supervision and feedback.
- Data Integrity & Compliance:
- Ensure accurate data entry, conduct audits, and maintain compliance with program requirements.
- Provide timely reporting and feedback to stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build collaborative networks with government, community agencies, and Indigenous groups to enhance service delivery and client support.
- HR & Recruitment:
- Participate in staff recruitment, induction, and performance management, fostering a supportive and skilled team environment.
Benefits:
- SCHADS Level 6 salary with superannuation and NFP salary packaging.
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Additional benefits including extensive professional development and training opportunities.
Skills & Requirements:
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in social work, psychology, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in team leadership and relevant practice, with strong supervision and mentoring skills.
- Cultural Competency: Experience working with Indigenous communities, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal skills for reporting, case management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Compliance: Valid NT Driver’s License, Ochre Card, and satisfactory criminal history check.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this impactful role, click APPLY, email your resume to emma.leck@evolvetalent.com.au, or contact Emma at 02 9044 9135 for a confidential discussion.
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