Team Leader – Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (Adult Program) (501711)
Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3 $110,425 to $121,907 per annum
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Region: North
Location: Family Violence Service North
The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) offers specialised counselling and support to assist adults, children and young people who have experienced family violence. This service is part of the Safe at Home service system, with a strong focus on the safety and well‐being of victim survivors of family violence.
Role
* Ensure the services delivered by the FVCSS Adult Program are of the highest professional standard, responsive, effective and efficient.
* Ensure that the FVCSS Adult Program forms part of an integrated service system delivered by the FVCSS through continual and system liaison and communication with other teams within the Service, in addition to liaison and professional working relationships with other relevant service providers.
* Contribute to and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of client programs, and group sessions.
* Accurately record and maintain unit data requirements and details of the client's assessment, treatments and discharge summaries in the clinical record as required.
* Assist in the planning and management of human, financial and physical resources of the FVCSS Adults Service against agreed performance indicators and benchmarks and provide leadership and supervision to staff.
Key Skills
* Exercising judgment in the provision of safe, effective, and efficient professional services as part of the multidisciplinary FVCSS Adult Program.
* Supervision and management of FVCSS Adult Program workers.
* Promoting the principles of workplace diversity and exercising reasonable care in the performance of duties consistent with the relevant Work Health and Safety legislation.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full‐time position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary
$110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
* Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Essential Criteria
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
Desirable Criteria
* Current Driver's Licence.
EEO Statement
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Professional Development
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.
Contact
For more information, contact the designated Contact Officer.
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