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Team Leader, Employment

Role overview:

We are searching for a new Team Leader to lead and grow the Expression Employment Service (Disability Employment Service, School Leavers employment Service and NDIS employment supports)

The Team Leader, Employment works closely with the Manager, Employment to identify and implement strategies to support the organisation achieve its strategic objectives to broaden our impact and grow and develop our Deaf community through education and employment options. This role will also be responsible for monitoring and adhering to compliance and is required to support a case load of participants.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role such as Disability Employment Services or Equity/Disability Liaison Support, or other relevant case management or social work experience. Recruitment skills or a background with working with other communities who face barriers to equality and inclusion is highly regarded also.

In addition, knowledge of Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities, Auslan is advantageous.

This position is based at both the Expression Australia Head Office and Preston Employment Office

Role Focus:

  • Lead and support a team of Employment Consultants including supervision, coaching, capability building to achieve individual and team objectives to support clients needs
  • Undertake compliance monitoring and reporting such as star ratings, compliance to DES and other Grant agreements.
  • Manage a caseload of participants to achieve their vocational goals including: pre and post placement support, on the job support, and resolving workplace issues where required.
  • Work with the Manager, Employment to partner with organisations and education providers to create opportunities and future pipelines for participants and the Employment Service

Skills Essential:

  • Demonstrated experience (min 4 years) in Disability Employment Services or relevant field such as NDIS or social work
  • Demonstrated experience training and mentoring staff, in particular in a KPI driven environment
  • Positive, resilient, and flexible nature able to deal with a wide range of people and situations
  • Advanced understanding of Disability Employment Services eligibility criteria, compliance, and quality frameworks
  • Sound understanding of navigating government programs including Services Australia
  • Solution focused attitude and a flexible team player with initiative to drive projects
  • Proven ability to grow business through market engagement
  • Ability to work positively in a constantly changing environment
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Understanding of Deaf culture and disability sector highly desired
  • Fluency in Auslan or previous experience working in a Culturally and Lingusitic Diverse (CALD) workplace

About you:

  • You have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, who is a supportive and adaptable team leader
  • You are an experienced leader in the disability employment sector who is looking for their next challenge
  • You are passionate about equal opportunity employment and helping others achieve their goals
  • You are a champion of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
  • Fluency in Auslan is highly regarded

For more detailed information about this position, please see the Position Description.

We are an inclusive rganization with an aim to be an employer of an equal number of Deaf and Hard hearing people. Applications from Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates are encouraged and can be made in your language of choice.

The recruitment processes

  • We want to meet you ourselves and make sure we’re a good fit.
  • You’ll be contacted for an initial conversation. If we’re a match, you’ll be invited to an interview with our recruitment team and the manager you’ll be working with.
  • From there, we’ll make a shortlist of candidates.

We welcome applications in Auslan and written, applicants can submit applications via:

  1. Written resume accompanied by a Cover Letter in the form of an Auslan Video (up to 5 minutes) - applicants can send a link via YouTube, or
  1. Written resume and Cover Letter.

To apply please email your resume and cover letter outlining your skills, experience and why you want to work for Expression Australia to: recruitment@expression.com.au - using the subject line: [Your name] – Team Leader, Employment

Applications without a cover letter specific to this position will not be considered.

Please Note: As of February 2021, successful applicants will be required to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check, this check is at the cost of the applicant. Expression Australia will advise a candidate when they need to undertake this check.

In line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all Expression Australia workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements