Team Leader

Job No: 1483

Locations: Geelong & Wyndham 

Employment Status: Full-Time - Fixed Term 8 Month and 12 Month Opportunity. 

Classification: From $43.08 Level 4 - Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.  

 genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.    

Hey You!  

Are you passionate about community inclusion? Then come join the team at genU! We are looking for a Team Leader to join our Community Participation team in Geelong or Wyndham. As a Team Leader you will lead, enhance and promote our skilled staff to continue to facilitate community inclusion for people living with disabilities through a wide variety of group activities!  

• You will ensure our activities & programs are accessible and outcome focussed and initiating and growing new social groups, to create community partnerships and opportunities for all! 
• Lead a team of dedicated workers to deliver person centred and active supports to clients.

About You  

Our ideal Team Leader will have: 

• Experience in managing & motivating a team  
• Experience in designing, delivering & evaluating programs 
• Strong commitment to the inclusion of people living with disabilities  
• Excellent communication skills  
• Strong time management skills 

You will need the following:  

• Tertiary qualification in Disability, Community Services, or a related field; or a minimum of Certificate IV in Disability with substantial experience in the field  
• Current First Aid and CPR training within 12 months;
• NDIS clearance and Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willingness to obtain;
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain

Benefits   

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following: 

• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health. 
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.  
• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.    
• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.    
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period. 

At genU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to genU (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Ryan - recruitment@genu.org.au

Why Join genU?

Be part of a team that believes in empowering individuals and building a positive community impact. For further details about this role please feel free to reach out to Jade Bradford on 0439 878 233 or at jade.bradford@genu.org.au

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply now!