Team Leader - Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (Adult Program) (501705L1)

The role:

• As a Team Leader, 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.
• 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.
• Participate in quality improvement, education and research projects undertaken by the multidisciplinary team as required.

Key skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of family violence with demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the clinical and/or therapeutic management of clients with complex care needs including the ability to liaise effectively with family members and other service providers involved in their care.
• Proven management experience, including knowledge of contemporary management practices, purchasing of services, best practice methods, quality improvement and the ability to manage financial, human and physical resources and monitor efficiency and effectiveness.
• Highly developed self-management skills including the ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads, while demonstrating adaptability and flexibility and commitment to a team-based approach to work in an environment subject to work pressure and change.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written skills, enabling successful negotiation, conflict resolution, liaison and marketing.
• Demonstrated service planning, development and evaluation skills and an ability to understand the political, social and organisational environment affecting service provision.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, research and ongoing professional development.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) offers a specialised counselling and support to assist adults, children and young people, children 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. 

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time day worker, working 60.80 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: 

$110,425 to $121,907 per annum + our Employer 11.5% 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

Allowances: 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme. 

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligib