Team Leader - Early Intervention Program
Job No:
71051
Location:
Blacktown, NSW
- Do you have a passion for children, families & community services?
- Come and join our friendly and well-resourced team of professionals!
- Attractive salary of $81,016 plus phone and laptop!
About the Organisation
Childrenfirst is a community based, not-for-profit company that provides long day care, occasional care, before and after school, vacation and preschool services in the Blacktown area. They also provide early childhood intervention and support services to centres and families across western Sydney. In addition, they are the lead agency for Ngulla Wal, an Aboriginal Child and Family Centre supporting stronger Aboriginal families in the Doonside area.
Currently, Childrenfirst operates 9 childcare services in the greater Blacktown area and 8 projects to support inclusion. Of the 63 languages in Blacktown, the organisation has 54 represented in the families of their users and 23 represented in their staff. Childrenfirst currently holds the Best Early Childhood Service in both Blacktown and St. Mary's/Mt. Druitt.
Childrenfirst is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of community representatives and parents of children who attend the service and project.
The organisation's mission is to work collaboratively with children, families and communities to provide positive and effective support for learning that enables carers and educators.
About the Opportunity
Childrenfirst now has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader - Early Intervention Program to join their professional team based in Blacktown.
As the project coordinator, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team of allied health professionals in delivering essential early intervention services to children with disabilities and their families. Specifically, you will be responsible for the planning, budgeting, reporting and quality of services delivered by the Early Learning Team.
Reporting to the Executive Manager (Projects), your primary duties will include:
- Managing the delivery of services within the Early Learning Team against eight service level agreements with Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC);
- Oversee service delivery and ensure that all services run smoothly and to contract;
- Plan and budget for services;
- Recruit and develop staff;
- Ensure the quality of service provision and report on all aspects of service delivery; and
- Strategic development of current services.
Working across six support programs, and with the opportunity to re-shape service provision, this role offers plenty of variety and challenge as the section moves towards the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). As such, working knowledge of Disability Sector developments, particularly the transition to the NDIS is desirable.
A passion for children, families and the community is most critical for success in this role. In addition, the successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Allied Health or a related field. Previous pediatric experience working with children with disabilities and their families is essential, as is experience working with Aboriginal children, families and organizations.
With proven ability to manage community-based projects in a management capacity, you will also have strong financial management skills and the ability to effectively manage a diverse team of professionals.
This dynamic role will perfectly suit someone who enjoys working across a variety of education and community settings and who possesses the flexibility to travel around Western Sydney and the Nepean/Blue Mountains region. Due to the nature of this role, candidates are also required to have a valid driver's licence, complete immunization record and possession of a Blue Card.
Childrenfirst believes in positivity and teamwork. As such, we are looking for someone who is friendly and approachable. Not only will you be a strong communicator and willing team player, you will also inspire confidence in others and assist them in reaching their full potential.
If this sounds like you, please read on to see what a successful career at Childrenfirst can offer you!
About the Benefits
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant organisation that is constantly growing and expanding (and with a turnover rate of less than 9%!).
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with attractive remuneration based on Award rates, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. You will also receive a laptop and phone. We are also happy to extend flexible working hours, based on a 38 hour week.
In addition to this, generous NFP Salary Sacrificing and PBI Salary Packaging will significantly increase your take home pay.
Located close to public transport, our new and purpose built Blacktown office has been designed to perfectly cater to our needs. Best of all, it also has free parking!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to join a strong and supportive organisation with a friendly team and collaborative work environment.
If you want to provide positive and effective support for children, families and communities - Apply Now!