Join a team who strive to make a difference in the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness.
Nurture a positive and engaging team culture.
Permanent position, 35 hours per week (with negotiable or flexible hours)
Launceston Women's Shelter Inc. T/A Magnolia Place LWS is a Specialist Homelessness Service providing supported crisis accommodation for women and their children experiencing homelessness. We are funded by Homes Tasmania and are a registered not-for-profit. Our organisation is dedicated to raising awareness of the consequences of homelessness and family violence in the community and our vision is to be a leading advocate for a community free of homelessness and family violence.
We are now seeking applications from women only for a highly rewarding position as Team Leader. Launceston Women's Shelter Inc has an exemption from the Anti-Discrimination Act 1988.
What's in it for you:
RemunerationSCHADS Award Level 5 Paypoint 3. Salary Packaging available.
Permanent Full Time – hours negotiable
Key Responsibilities:
In this role your key responsibility will be to work in close collaboration with the CEO, supporting her in her role with information sharing a priority.
Responsibilities also include
· Providing guidance and support to the team in collaboration with the CEO
· Coordinating rosters, leave arrangements, induction processes etc
· Facilitating case management meetings and organise regular team meetings
· Supporting professional development, performance and probationary reviews and mentoring
· Applying your initiative, existing knowledge, skills and experience to ensure service delivery remains in compliance with operational and funding obligations.
· Engaging with and build strong relationships with external stakeholders.
· Update the organisations Enterprise Agreement
Essential Requirements include:
* Qualification in Social Work, and/or Community Services and experience working in the field with demonstrated experience in a leadership role and/or undertaking to participate in targeted management training
* Strong understanding of family violence, homelessness and related issues
* A commitment to the values of the Shelter - safety, respect, inclusion, compassion, confidentiality and empowerment.
* A commitment to adhere to Organisation's Policies, Procedures and Ethics
* Excellent communication, organisation and crisis response skills
* Experience in report writing
* Current National Police Check
* Current Working with Vulnerable People Card
* Valid driver's license
Selection Criteria:
A) Demonstrate an understanding of feminist philosophy.
B) Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting women and children in relation to:
* Homelessness
* Family violence
* Substance Abuse
* Mental Health
* Cultural Diversity
* Social and Economic Disadvantage
C) Ability to adhere to the Organisation's Policies, Procedures and Ethics and experience in report writing.
D) Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, leading a team under general direction, to use effective time management skills, and to apply self-care (when employed within a crisis service).
E) Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality as it relates to employment within a high security crisis service.
F) Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of:
* Conflict resolution
* Working under pressure and responding appropriately in crisis situations
G) Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of:
* Interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Microsoft office applications
* Awareness of community networks and ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria and provide two professional references with contact details and email to the address below.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description please contact the email below
Applications close 5:00pm Monday 15th September 2025
We thank all applicants for your interest and advise that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.