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Team Leader Adult and Family TeamFoundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.) • City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Team Leader Adult and Family Team

Team Leader Adult and Family Team

Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.) • City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
12 days ago
Job description

Join to apply for the Team Leader Adult and Family Team role at Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.)

Key Details :

  • Full‑time, ongoing position leading a multidisciplinary team
  • Based in our Broadmeadows (Dallas) office with free onsite parking
  • Salary of $129,213 plus super, leave loading, and NFP salary packaging

Rebuilding Shattered Lives

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture, also known as Foundation House, delivers specialist trauma‑focused services to refugees, their families and communities. The Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHW) Area provides evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, culturally safe interventions.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Team Leader leads a team of Counsellor Advocates and Senior Practitioners, delivering counselling and advocacy to survivors of torture from refugee backgrounds. The role includes operational and practice supervision in line with the Foundation House Trauma Recovery Framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the management of Counsellor Advocates to deliver high‑quality services to refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Provide practice and operational supervision, guiding clear assessments, case formulations and interventions.
  • Apply a family‑centred approach across all services to adults, children, youth and families.
  • Oversee risk identification, response and review of client and service delivery risks.
  • Monitor service delivery against organisational and funding targets, including waitlists.
  • Undertake comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments for complex cases.
  • Build relationships with the Practice Excellence team to identify training needs and improvement opportunities.
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Advanced understanding of complex trauma and evidence‑based trauma‑focused interventions.
  • Strong skills in psychosocial assessment, formulation, planning, care coordination and risk assessment.
  • Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills across multiple service systems in Victoria.
  • Expertise in culturally responsive and safe mental health and well‑being support.
  • Benefits and Rewards

  • Remuneration package of $129,213 plus superannuation and leave loading.
  • Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options.
  • A purposeful role that makes a difference in people’s lives.
  • A welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
  • About Foundation House

    Foundation House is a state‑wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. With approximately 250 staff across six offices and partnerships in regional and rural Victoria, the organisation is values‑driven and committed to improving the life outcomes of refugee background survivors. Foundation House is an inclusive and equal‑opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation.

    How to Apply

    Please upload your CV and a cover letter (one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria.

    Applications are due to close 1st of December 2025. The role may close early.

    Required Checks

  • Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and reference checks.
  • International Police Check if you have lived for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years.
  • Proof of Right to Work in Australia.
  • Contact

    Justin Curreen‑Harris, HR Team – jobs@foundationhouse.org.au or 03 9389 8985.

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