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Lead community services and practice excellence, based in our Epping office.Join during an exciting time new structure, new strategy, new direction.Ideal for operational managers or senior practitioners ready to advance.As a senior leader, youll help drive divisional success by fostering a collaborative and accountable culture with your peers, while leading a growing portfolio of services that deliver real impact, including:Therapeutic Children, Youth and Families ServicesFamily violence and community supportsDivisional practice leads for Children & Families, Homelessness, Mental Health & AODYoull work with senior practice leaders to embed consistent, high-quality, trauma-informed approaches while also leading operational delivery, service improvement, and team performance. Youll also help operationalise our Therapeutic Model of Care into our program and practice elements and develop strategies to improve consumer outcomes.Whether you''re a current senior manager or a senior practitioner ready to lead from the front, this is a pivotal opportunity to influence practice and systems at scale.Benefits of working at UnitingJoin during an exciting phase of renewal and strategic alignmentA senior operational leadership role with strong practice collaborationCompetitive salary ($145K+ neg), salary packaging and 17.5% leave loadingHybrid work options/flexibility to suit operational needs, with a base at our Epping officeStrong culture of values-based leadership and professional developmentBe part of a team thats reimagining strategic service delivery with local insight and strategic supportYour skills and experienceYoure someone who lives their values, leads with purpose, and understands the connection between strong practice, program performance and consumer outcomes. You''re known for your responsiveness and ability to think differently, you challenge the status quo to create stronger consumer outcomes.You will also bring with you:Experience in child, youth and family services, family violence or related areas.A passion for improving service quality through evidence-led and therapeutic models of care.Leadership capability whether from an operational or practice background and readiness to step into a senior role.Strong relationship skills, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to change.Relevant tertiary qualifications in human/community services and a current valid drivers license.Whether youre already leading or looking for your next career step, wed love to hear from you. Click APPLY soon. We''ll review applications as they come in and might close the ad early.For any initial questions, please reach out to Lydia Suizu, Executive Assistant on 03 9051 2669 (direct to mobile) during business hours.About UnitingAt Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a child safe organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchCommunity Services & Development 5,001-10,000 employeesUniting Vic.Tas is the community services organisation of the Uniting Church, delivering services and programs across Victoria and Tasmania.We strive to make a difference for individuals, families and communities.Uniting Vic.Tas is the community services organisation of the Uniting Church, delivering services and programs across Victoria and Tasmania.We strive to make a difference for individuals, families and communities.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr