TEAM LEADER

Summary about this job

Detail information about job TEAM LEADER. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full-Time position based in the Cessnock area
• Join a strong well established team to assist in achieving their employment go
• Be a leader of a quality, innovative transition and disability employment servi

• Full-Time position based in the Cessnock area
• Join a strong well established team to assist in achieving their employment goals
• Be a leader of a quality, innovative transition and disability employment services and supports.

Step Up is designed to assist young people with a disability in their transition from school to adult life with a focus on gaining employment. The service offers a wide variety of skill development packages designed to assist our participants to work towards their individual goals.

What you will need.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well organised person to assist in management of the day to day running of Step Up - Transition & Employment Service. As the Team Leader you will be responsible for providing the team with guidance, support and training in the areas of individual programming, behaviour support and general operations including monitoring budgets and rostering of staff. You will be required to communicate effectively with the Service Area Manager about staff and participant related issues.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working in a similar field and/or role.
• Experience or knowledge in the development of innovative training and skills development activities.
• Passion for developing person centred services and supports focused on delivering individual participant goals.

Selection Criteria – You will demonstrate qualifications/experience/qualities in:

• Certificate III or IV in Disability Work or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate teams and individuals.
• A broad understanding of the issues faced by young people with disabilities including mental illness.
• Experience in the development of training programs and other innovative approaches in the development of employability and vocational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders including participants, families, service providers, local businesses and other government agencies.
• High level of verbal and written communication with exceptional problem solving skills.
• Excellent computer and administration skills including managing budget expenditure and staff rosters.
• Current Drivers Licence.

What will we give you?

Mai-Wel is recognised by a majority of staff as a truly great place to work, we will offer you training and development, autonomy and responsibility to grow in the role, competitive remuneration, salary packaging, recognition, job satisfaction, social events and the opportunity to enjoy your working week — not just your weekends!

Applications can be made via:

http://www.maiwel.com.au/careers/employment-opportunities

Please note, all applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for a role. If an applicant does not show how they meet the selection criteria the application is unlikely to be considered.

The Guidelines for Applicants, can be obtained via www.maiwel.com.au/careers/how-to-apply

Enquiries can be made to Cathy O’Brien by calling The Mai-Wel Corporate Services on (02) 4057 2900.

Application closing date: 16 July 2018

All offers of employment with The Mai-Wel Group are made subject to the preferred applicants meeting certain pre-employment; health, criminal and working with children checks. The Mai-Wel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.