Are you a skilled leader, looking to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking your leadership skills and qualities to assist us in building a workforce that prides itself on accountability and effectiveness.
Benefits That Matter:
Competitive Salary: Level 4, Pay Point 1 – $43.08 per hour (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010) + super (11.5%)
Tax-free salary packaging up to $16,000 per year (pro-rata)
Enjoy a tax-free meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)
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About You
As a Children Services Team Leader, you will:
Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the effective delivery of support services to Westhaven Children and Young People (CYP) with a range of complex needs
Partner with children and young people (CYP) diagnosed with a disability and/or complex behaviour needs to achieve their goals and to live life the way they choose
Be responsible for ensuring the children and young people you support are receiving a high level of quality care with dignity and respect from a team of support workers you will lead, mentor and supervise
You will have:
Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability Services, Community Services, Children’s Services or similar field; or identify as Aboriginal and be willing to work towards a relevant qualification
Proven advanced problem-solving, emotional intelligence and positive interaction skills across diverse communities
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and performance manage teams in a fast-paced & dynamic environment
Effective conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation and decision-making skills, including de-escalation in high-conflict situations
Track record of building cohesive teams with clear goals and fostering innovation and collaboration
Commitment to a person-centred approach for vulnerable individuals
Celebrate and nurture an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace
Experience supporting complex needs, behaviours of concern and mental health is essential; working with people with a disability and/or children or youth in care experience is highly regarded
About Us
Westhaven is and will continue to be the provider of choice for disability support services and accommodation across regional NSW. Westhaven provides client-centric, high-quality programs and activities that provide whole-of-life support for people with disability, including offering houses that are homes, enabling choice and control and supporting clients to live life the way they choose.
Due to Westhaven’s significant rapid growth, we are seeking skilled, motivated and enthusiastic leaders to assist us in building a robust workforce, centred on accountability and effectiveness.
Compliance requirements
Current NSW Driver’s licence
Obtain and maintain a current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Obtain and maintain a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)
Willingness to undertake a pre-employment police check
Current First Aid and CPR Certification
About applying
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your abilities to undertake the key responsibilities of this role.
We encourage diversity and inclusion:
Westhaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.
For more information or confidential enquiries please contact the People and Culture team at peopleandculture@westhaven.org.au
Applications close: The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications & will close at 9am Thursday 8th May 2025 or prior, if a suitable candidate is found.