Team Leader, Learning for Life

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Detail information about job Team Leader, Learning for Life. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Be part of an organization that makes a difference
• Pivotal role in providing leadership to your Learning for Life team through proactive oversight of their implementation activities
• Flexible Location – Long Jetty, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Hunter or Taree

The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged young Australians to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. We are currently seeking a Team Leader Learning for Life to join our growing team.

Reporting to the Regional Programs Manager, this pivotal role will provide day to day support to a team responsible for the implementation of Learning for Life programs for young Australians. Key to your success in this role will be your ability to connect your team to our mission and values and to ensure our programs run within practice guidelines and fidelity requirements, contributing to The Smith Family vision.

A day in the life of a Team Leader Learning for Life might look like this, but every day can be different. Primarily, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting the development of your team through ongoing coaching, mentoring and development;
• Facilitating conversations between your team members to share best practice and to problem solve any challenges or issues;

• Working with your team to develop and maintain strong working relationships with partner schools and other relevant community organisations;
• Ensuring programs are delivered in accordance with the agreed practice guidelines and delivery plans;

A Team Leader Learning for Life will be a highly organised individual with a proven history in building and developing teams. They will also have the ability to manage multiple priorities and to see projects through to completion whilst building strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

Living up to our employment promise, our team members tell us that working for The Smith Family they have great job flexibility and the ability to work alongside committed, passionate and professional team members whilst engaging in challenging, fulfilling and diverse work. In turn, our team members believe that they offer commitment to our vision, mission and values, and effectively collaborate with fellow team members to deliver strong performance outcomes.

It takes a special person to be a Team Leader – Learning for Life. Our successful candidate will demonstrate the following in their application for this role:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a high performance team;
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Proven experience in developing, coaching and leading people;
• Excellent organisation and administration skills;
• Hold a current drivers licence.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us today by sending your resume and application for the position to [email protected]. A copy of the Position Description is available at the link below. 

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/~/media/files/career-position-descriptions/Team%20Leader%20Learning%20For%20Life%20PD.ashx?la=en

For any other information, please contact Daphne Drew on 0401 140 201.

Applications close 6.00 pm Thursday 19 July 2018

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check clearance. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.