The Role

The Families and Young People Services Team currently has a Permanent Full-time vacancy for a Team Manager to join the Mercy Community Family Intervention Program who will be responsible for delivering a consistently high-quality service across the Toowoomba/Warwick region. The Team Manager position is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the program areas associated with that team. Specifically, the Team Manager will provide personal, professional and organisational support to program workers to assist them in the conduct of their duties, to ensure high quality service provision to children, families and other stakeholders.

To be eligible for this position you will require (Key Selection Criteria):

• Relevant tertiary qualifications Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or related discipline.
• Experience providing advice and leadership in supporting staff to manage clients with multiple and complex needs.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the Queensland child protection system.
• Evidence of current vaccination against whooping cough and COVID-19 or willingness to obtain prior to commencement, unless applicable of exemption is provided.
• You must hold a current Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver’s License
• You must hold a positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and be able to obtain a positive Police Check and any other legislatively required personal history screening as required.

What we offer

We understand that finding the right organisation and the right team is just as important as finding the right role. As a valued employee of the Mercy family, you will enjoy:

• Increased take home pay with our salary sacrificing benefits – up to $15,900 per annum and
• Up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional training and education into our industry.
• A growing organisation with a strong reputation in the industry.

This position offers a competitive annual salary of $96,962 - $101,250 plus superannuation in line with level 6 of our Enterprise Agreement. You will also have the opportunity to increase your take-home pay by salary sacrificing and other benefits.

About Us

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit, compassionately inspiring and supporting people to live hopeful, connected lives within inclusive communities. We support families and young people, people living with a disability, and older people, and live by our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity and Empowerment.

We have been providing services and support for over 150 years and our team operates across a network that encompasses urban, rural and remote communities. Please visit our website to find out more about our dedicated team and the work we do.

How to Apply

Hit apply now! Applications must be completed online and include an updated resume and a response to the Key Selection Criteria above in your cover letter (maximum 2 pages).