Who We Are

Employed by our community, to work for our community: engaging, educating, and empowering individuals, families, and our community in their journey to self-determination.

MDAS has embarked on a commitment to become a leading Aboriginal organisation known for its ability to make a practical difference to client’s lives, families and our community.

This is underpinned by our LORE which is the foundation stone of who we are, what we do and why we do it.

Our organisation’s services, people and culture will be guided through strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams.

Our Purpose

Healing, supporting, serving, and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region.

Healthy, resilient, and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination.

Caring for, strengthening, empowering, motivating and guiding our Mob.

About the Role

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team Leader, reports to the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Manager and is responsible for providing line management and direct support to the staff in each SEWB operating team or ‘Pod’. Team Leader positions will ensure that their Pods contribute positively to the overall function of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Service, maintain sound Community support and service delivery and wrap around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking assistance with emotional, social and cultural healing and connection.

The SEWB Team Leaders are responsible and accountable for day-to-day service delivery to Community, operating in accordance with the MDAS Strategic Plan, the Statewide Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework and Federal funding authorities which require high level care and service delivery across Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug services, Housing, Justice and Diversion programs. As team leaders will be required to oversee divergent functions in their areas, a variety of skills and qualifications will be necessary, with the following identified:

The SEWB Team Leader is also required to have a minimum caseload to support both staff and community. Sound documentation and report writing duties are part of the Team leader role as is the capacity to act up into a co-ordination position as required. The Team Leader position bridges senior leadership with on the ground service delivery, so flexibility to move between operational perspectives is necessary.

Key Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated experience in a Social and Emotional Wellbeing environment or similar, directing and delivering services.

Demonstrated client-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in client needs.

Professional competency, personal integrity and credibility that foster the trust and cooperation of others.

Proven ability to lead and manage SEWB services or similar including demonstrated experience in leadership to promote and actively lead team development and further enhance management activities.

Proven ability to communicate, consult and liaise with relevant professionals, clients, staff and community members to achieve identified organisational objectives and goals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience in and the ability to collate and prepare statistical reports and submissions.

Proven ability to solve problems based on operational knowledge and experience, scanning for useful information, looking for underlying causes and suggesting alternative actions for improved service delivery.

Ability and experience in taking action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services.

Qualification/s:

Essential

Diploma or Higher qualification in Community Services, Health Discipline or training and Education provision.

At least 2 years post qualification experience in Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and/or Social and Emotional Wellbeing Service delivery with the ability to obtain a higher qualification in a relevant field.

Team Leader of Acute Presentation Service MUST have a tertiary qualification in a related field (Mental Health, Social/Welfare and/or Behavioural Science)

Qualifications and/ or at least 12 months experience in providing/overseeing line management, leadership and/or or management of staff delivering health and wellbeing services.

Senior First Aid Certificate

Mental Health First Aid (or willingness to obtain within 12 months of appointment)

Desirable

Nurse with AHPRA Registration

Social Worker with Registration

Registered Psychologist

Membership with associated professional bodies.

Other Screening Requirements:

Valid Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia.

Victorian Employee Working with Children Check card.

National Police Check.

COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate & Booster information or a valid medical exemption.

Applications for this position close 23rd of August, 2025

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a resume.
All applications must be submitted by the due date
Late applications will not be considered.