Introduction Please note - This is an active recruitment campaign and applications are being reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received. This means that the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the end date. Who is Windermere? Windermere improves lives by working closely with individuals and families to find solutions for complex situations. Since 1992 we have operated across Victoria and each year we assist over 20,000 people to live the lives they dream of. We provide support and guidance in the areas of family and parenting, homelessness, disability services, early childhood intervention and education, community strengthening and victims of crime, assault and trauma. Read more about our services here - https://www.windermere.org.au/services/ Our Integrated Family Services Team (IFS) work with families to ensure children are safe, stable and achieve development. They provide parents with strengths-based coaching, through our PCF Framework as well as outreach services to support the family’s individual goals and needs. We are seeking a Team Leader for the next 12 months to join our team of high performing practitioners. Description What are the specifics of the role? Please note - This is an active recruitment campaign and applications are being reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received. This means that the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the end date. Who is Windermere? Windermere improves lives by working closely with individuals and families to find solutions for complex situations. Since 1992 we have operated across Victoria and each year we assist over 20,000 people to live the lives they dream of. We provide support and guidance in the areas of family and parenting, homelessness, disability services, early childhood intervention and education, community strengthening and victims of crime, assault and trauma. Read more about our services here - https://www.windermere.org.au/services/ Our Integrated Family Services Team (IFS) work with families to ensure children are safe, stable and achieve development. They provide parents with strengths-based coaching, through our PCF Framework as well as outreach services to support the family’s individual goals and needs. We are seeking a Team Leader for the next 12 months to join our team of high performing practitioners. The part time salary will range from $95,300 to $99,281 per annum. As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary. Use the salary packaging calculator available here - Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay - ( https://calculator.accesspay.com.au/salary-packaging-calculator ) The base fortnightly take-home salary without salary packaging is $2,845 however, if you maximise salary packaging this will be $3,034 (this is the equivalent comparative salary in the job market to $102,500pa) If this sounds like the role for you, refer to Key Selection Criteria below. Why work for Windermere? We are an organisation with a big heart; we care about our people and strive for continuous improvement; we are committed to a culture of individualised flexibility and support. In our November 2025 employee survey - 85.4% of our employees would recommend Windermere as a place to work and 85.1% felt we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion , view the results here - https://link.windermere.org.au/Pulse-Survey-November-20-2025 Staff Benefits and Entitlements This is where we stand out from the crowd and Windermere offers a wide range of unique benefits such as: Flexible Ways of Working – a combination of office, home and outreach {modify as required} Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year) Annual Wellbeing Leave Day - no reason needed, it's just for you! Confidential health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial Leave Cultural and Ceremonial Leave (for non-Indigenous employees) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial Leave Public Holiday Substitution - e.g. work Australia Day or Good Friday and take leave on another day. Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52) - Purchase 1-2 weeks additional leave Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year additional $2,650 meals and entertainment) Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins Secondment and career growth opportunities Staff discount program for everyday items e.g. groceries, movie tickets, health insurance and more Reward & Recognition Program - become a Windermere All Star! End of Year Awards Celebration - different theme each year Opportunities for professional development High quality IT equipment and access to fleet cars Skills And Experiences Key Selection Criteria Tertiary qualification is psychology, social work or similar disciplines, with a preference for Bachelor degree or higher Minimum 2 years’ experience managing, supervising and leading staff Minimum 4 years’ experience in parenting or family support services, positive and strengths-based intervention support providing evidence-based interventions Excellent written, verbal and collaborative communication skills. Problem Solving and Crisis Management Skills Experience in coaching practices is desirable. Proven ability to improve and maintain morale, culture and workplace relationships Proven ability to implement and evaluate systems and processes that support service improvements Proven ability to manage staff, programs and projects Flexibility and adaptability to work in a busy and dynamic program and the ability to work specific days and flexible Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible. Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children's check Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights How to Apply If this job excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter. If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Recruitment Team via phone 613 8794 1349 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au . Please do not directly email applications, instead click the "Apply" button. Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and workspaces, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels. We are proud of our Rainbow Tick accreditation and our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan which has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. 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