PIR Team Leader (Full Time, Max Term)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job PIR Team Leader (Full Time, Max Term). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Lead a team of Support Coordinators in the Partners in Recovery initiative
• Learn from leading organisations in the Mental Health and Disability sector
• Help shape the services provided to people in need in the Inner West community

For 50 years, New Horizons have supported tens of thousands of Australians in hundreds of communities to enhance wellbeing.  Through the right advice and services, we help customers discover their potential. By putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the New Horizons team!

New Horizons is lead agency for the Partners in Recovery (PIR) team in the Inner West.

Work in a consortium and collaborate with 5 leading mental health organisations.

This is a new opportunity based in our Ashfield Office and you will report to the PIR Manager in the PIR Team.

This is a maximum term contract ending 30 June 2019 with the potential for extension.

Working days are Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours between 7.30am and 5pm.

Day to Day duties

• Provide operational and procedural direction to the team, setting clear team and individual objectives, ensuring these are understood by the team
• Develop the skills of the team by creating an environment that encourages ideas, quality improvement and reflection on performance, through coaching, mentoring and regular feedback 
• Champion strategic direction and promote and support change initiatives as they occur
• Ensure employee rosters, resources, brokerage and other expenditure aligns to budgets
• Ensure customer support is person centred and align to customer aspirations. Proactively seek innovative ways to support customer journey
• Understand and apply contractual obligations, NDIS guidelines, framework and service offerings, including building awareness in the community.
• Understand and promote the organisations risk & compliance framework, and ensure team is operating within it
• Advanced competency in working with people with a mental illness and Disability and demonstrated knowledge of the relevant disability service standards, Mental Health Act and other legislative requirements,

What you need to have:

• Ability to actively navigate and adapt to change ​
• Strong skills in managing a program/service, with experience in managing a budget and preparing rosters
• Proven experience in leading teams with commitment to ongoing development to build capability, demonstrating a proactive, supportive and inclusive management style which contributes to a constructive and innovative workplace culture
• Proven experience in developing creative solutions to overcome day to day challenges
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain effective relationships
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or knowledge and experience in a similar role within the human services industry

You could benefit from:

• Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organization – through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week!
• Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly) Internal and external learning and development opportunities and workplace mentoring
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
• Professional development opportunities and secondments
• Access to flexible work arrangements
• Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service
• A supportive culture and working environment

To Apply:

We would like your application to include a cover letter that explains how your skills, ability and experience meets the requirements of this advert.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 22 July 2018 or when a suitable candidate is identified, so apply now, don't wait

 New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. 

New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life.  Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.