FLOURISH AUSTRALIA ARE STARTING UP NEW SERVICES WITH THE INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT AUSTRALIA PROGRAM AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR A TEAM LEADER - EMPLOYMENT TO HELP OVERSEE THESE NEW SERVICES!

The position available is:

• Ongoing full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Based on-site at either Ulladulla or Bega, with travel required across sites
• Working Monday to Friday
• Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $100,000p.a. - $105,000p.a + Super + Tax Free Benefits

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking experienced individuals within the employment services or disability services sector, who has demonstrated experience to lead a team. Our ideal candidate is driven, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, and is someone who can inspire others while delivering meaningful impact. You will come with;

• Demonstrated experience working in employment services and programs
• Substantial management and communication skills
• Creative thinking to solve problems
• Be people focused and work in partnership
• Self-reflect and constantly review work practices
• Ability to work collaboratively and support team objectives

WHO WE ARE

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.
As a provider who is currently exceeding expectations in job placements and outcomes, we are excited to be able to start delivering services on the NSW South Coast, Wollongong, New England and Brisbane areas, as well as in the areas were we’re currently delivering DES in the Sydney region, Hunter and Broken Hill.

The Team Leader – Employment is dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented support that empowers participants to achieve employment goals. By guiding and supervising staff, collaborating with employers, and ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and statutory requirements, the Team Leader fosters a positive and supportive environment.
A key feature of the Team Leader - Employment role is to lead by example within the IEA program by taking a hands-on approach to front-line service delivery work, coaching and mentoring team members and thereby supporting and developing the skills of lower or similar classified staff.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be required (but not limited) to:

• Lead employer engagement at allocated sites, including ensuring all workplaces meet safety requirements and that the relevant Award conditions and pay is applied to participants.
• Where applicable, agree with employers and prepare wage subsidy requests for Managers, Employment to submit.
• Develop and monitor the performance of other IEA staff in relation to employment anchors, outcomes, post placement support, and all other requirements of the program.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support of lower or similar classified employees.
• Be proactive in delivering IEA program services that are recovery-focused, and strengths based.

For more information about what it means to be a Team Leader - Employment with Flourish Australia including full list of key tasks and responsibilities, please review the Position Description.