Lead and Strengthen Families

Are you passionate about supporting families and leading impactful service delivery? At Meli, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening our communities. We are looking for a committed and dynamic Team Leader Family Support - Strengthening Families (Adolescent Focus) to provide leadership and oversight to our Family Support Services, ensuring high-quality, evidence-informed interventions that promote child safety, wellbeing, and family stability.

About the Role

As the Team Leader Family Support - Strengthening Families (Adolescent Focus), you will:

• Lead and support a team of Family Support Practitioners in delivering evidence-based programs that strengthen families and build parenting capacity.
• Provide oversight for Family Support Service Responses focusing on cumulative, frequent, and complex family needs, ensuring safety and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Lead the Strengthening Families stream, with a particular focus on adolescents and families experiencing escalating challenges.
• Support the delivery of Meli’s adolescent family support service responses, including the Step Up Program (Adolescents Using Violence in the Home Program).
• Collaborate across Family Support Service Streams (Connecting, Strengthening, and Restoring) to create a seamless, integrated client experience.
• Advocate for young people and families, supporting early intervention, risk assessment, and trauma-informed care approaches.
• Ensure quality service delivery through supervision, professional development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Details

• This role is ongoing
• 1 FTE working 38 hours per week
• $115,319 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
• To view the Position Description, please visit www.meli.org.au/careers/

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

What We're Looking For

We value individuals who bring leadership, expertise, and a commitment to Family Support Services. To succeed in this position, you will have, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or an equivalent field.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and supervision within a complex service delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, child safety standards, and best-practice interventions for at-risk families.
• Experience working with adolescents and families facing complex challenges, particularly those involved in youth justice, family violence, or adolescent development.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in case management, risk assessment, and program oversight to ensure quality outcomes for clients.

Join Meli and be part of a team dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting change for families in the Barwon Southwest region.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you.

How to Apply

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above. Applications close 11:59 pm, Sunday 23 March 2025.

For more information about the position please contact Toni Gauntlett, Manager Family Support, 0429 923 199.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

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