An exciting opportunity has arisen for a short-term(6weeks) Acting Team Leader School Readiness Program-Regional role. We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for;

•Position: Acting Team Leader-School Readiness Regional

•Location: Regional area.

•Job Type Fixed Term (14/12/26–2/2/2027)

Acting role is open to members of the School Readiness Program Team, both regional and metropolitan.

The school readiness program is a capability building program addressing educational disadvantage, through supporting kindergarten educators and families on priority areas of communication, wellbeing and access, inclusion and participation. We are looking for capable and energetic people leader for the role of Acting Team Leader School Readiness (Regional). The ideal candidate will be an allied health clinician with experience in leading a team in a complex operational setting, with extensive knowledge and demonstrated track record with delivering the school readiness program and/or early childhood services. Full and parttime candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested staff are encouraged to speak with Jane Harrison, Team Leader for further information.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

You will be responsible for:

•Contributing to the overall strategic directions of the Community Independence Program Children’s Health as part of the leadership team

•Provide guidance and operational management to the School Readiness Regional Team including day-to-day support, debriefing, monitoring workflow, caseloads and targets.

•Provide regular reports to the Manager Community Independence Program–Children’s Health of the team’s progress and achievements and identify and communicate team issues as required.

•Participate in networks and establish and maintain links to other relevant bodies as directed by management and as appropriate.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:





- Degree-qualified in relevant clinical discipline and professional registration and/or a postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of child health.
- Experience working in paediatric allied health, with experience working in a kindergarten setting an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising a multidisciplinary allied health team and providing services within the School Readiness Program.
- Experience working in a capability building and coaching role with educators and families to promote skills and knowledge in child development.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating a highly mobile workforce.
- Highly developed organisational, interpersonal, communication skills (written and oral) and computer literacy skills.
- Understanding of community health principles and demonstrated ability to ensure School Readiness allied health services are inclusive, protected and culturally appropriate.
- Ability to lead and manage change.
- Ability to facilitate effective teamwork by providing leadership, support, mentoring and supervision to the team members.
- Experience with data collection and analysis, and the ability to develop, implement and evaluate the program.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and support the growth of others, as well as drive a workplace culture that supports innovation and growth.

Knowledge of clinical governance frameworks for health services, Child Safe Standards and MARAM frameworks and guidelines.

Holstep Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from LGBTIQA+ communities and people living with disability.

Please let us know if you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process.

📌 Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Holstep Health
📍 Melbourne