Team Leader - Better Futures

Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people!

We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!

About the program The Better Futures and Home Stretch program supports young people in Out of Home Care between the ages of 16 and 21 achieve successful and independent adult lives; helping them to have an active voice in decisions about their future and guiding their transition to adulthood and independent living across a range of life areas, including housing, health and wellbeing, education, employment and community and cultural connections.

Better Futures is a part of the broader Leaving Care response provided to young people who are or were in Out of Home Care or permanent care orders funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) across the Northern Metro, Hume Moreland and Western Melbourne Brimbank Melton areas.

Better Futures recognises that all young people require ongoing support to develop and maintain their transition to independence.

Your Opportunity Full time, Fixed term role until April 2026$115K salary + Super & Salary PackagingHybrid roleThis role provides leadership and coordination to a team of Development coaches working across leaving care services. Better Futures supports young people 16-21 by engaging with them and their support networks, including case managers and care teams early in their transition from care, across five service offers, housing and living skills, education, employment, health and wellbeing and community connections in line with the Advantaged Thinking framework and principles.

The Team Leader has a significant leadership role that provides support, supervision, and direction to staff and in conjunction with the Senior Manager, to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in the delivery of the service.

This position will cultivate strong relationships with key external stakeholders including DFFH and housing providers and will work closely with organisational leaders to drive high-quality youth housing programs for young people.

About You The Better Futures team are looking for a passionate and experienced leader who believes in the potential of young people and is committed to supporting their journey toward independence. With a strong background in youth work, social services, or a related field, you bring both strategic insight and hands-on experience to your leadership style.

You will thrive in dynamic environments and are confident in guiding teams through complex service delivery with empathy, clarity, and purpose.A solid understanding of challenges faced by young people transitioning from Out of Home CareDriven to make a meaningful impact across key life areas such as housing, education, employment, health, and community connection.Natural collaborator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders, including government departments and housing providers.Experience in navigating systems to advocate for the best outcomes for young people.You're someone who values continuous improvement, reflective practice, and team development.A minimum Bachelor level qualification and experience in Social Work or associated human service field are deemed essential.The Benefits Regular reflective supervision from leadershipA culture that values and support professional development$15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals / accommodation10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate familyHow to Apply Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm, Sunday 29 June 2025

Queries to Luai Lega, Senior Manager Youth Housing and Therapeutic Family Services 0499 528 883 Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability;children who identify as LGBTIQA+.We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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