Description:
The Team Leader for Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) is responsible for the leadership, development, and coordination of local social and emotional wellbeing programs ensuring services are consistent with the GEGAC SEWB model of care.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.
Position Purpose
The Team Leader for Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) is responsible for the leadership, development, and coordination of local social and emotional wellbeing programs ensuring services are consistent with the GEGAC SEWB model of care.
Central to this role is to support the SEWB program manager in the effective, efficient and safe operation of the SEWB service within the Social and Emotional and cultural frameworks for GEGAC.
Key Selection Criteria
· Experienced in leading
· Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Victorian Aboriginal Health, Aboriginal culture and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control
· Demonstrated experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
· Demonstrated ability to oversee daily activities, of an integrated service
· Strong organisational skills and leadership experience
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and busy environment
· Demonstrated ability and experience working within Community Wellbeing programs or similar
· Awareness and recognition of Aboriginal cultural traditions, kinship and gender differing issues
· Demonstrated ability to communicate at a high level of clarity and purpose
Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
· Driver licence ESSENTIAL
· A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
· A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
· Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
Click here to view the Position Description
A copy of the position description can also be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0700 or by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to HR@gegac.org.au.
Or posted to:
Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday 2 March 2025.
No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
"this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".