Job Description
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Job Reference: VG/1838470
The Role:
The Team Leader plays a crucial role in guiding and managing teams focused on planning and delivering 'front line' housing services.
A key priority is ensuring high quality client service for those seeking housing assistance or living in public housing.
This role also involves meeting organisational goals, service standards, and client needs while operating in a dynamic environment.
The Team Leader must understand the context, make sound decisions, achieve outcomes, and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of housing staff that support applicants/renters on behalf of the department, including work allocation, human resource and performance management consistent with organisational goals and values.
Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team(s) by modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values.
Support individuals to achieve their potential while maximising their contribution to achieve goals and outcomes.
Build and maintain positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
Requirements:
Manage, interpret and apply business plans and policies in own area of responsibility.
Provide advice to others on design and implementation issues.
Covid-1+ Vaccination:
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their Covid-1+ vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI advice, given their individual circumstances.
How to Apply:
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Occupation: Community Services
Job Reference: VG/1838470
The Role:
The Team Leader plays a crucial role in guiding and managing teams focused on planning and delivering 'front line' housing services.
A key priority is ensuring high quality client service for those seeking housing assistance or living in public housing.
This role also involves meeting organisational goals, service standards, and client needs while operating in a dynamic environment.
The Team Leader must understand the context, make sound decisions, achieve outcomes, and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of housing staff that support applicants/renters on behalf of the department, including work allocation, human resource and performance management consistent with organisational goals and values.
Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team(s) by modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values.
Support individuals to achieve their potential while maximising their contribution to achieve goals and outcomes.
Build and maintain positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
Requirements:
Manage, interpret and apply business plans and policies in own area of responsibility.
Provide advice to others on design and implementation issues.
Covid-1+ Vaccination:
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their Covid-1+ vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI advice, given their individual circumstances.
How to Apply:
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Team Leader-Ballarat position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Ballarat offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
