The Team Leader Youth & Families supervises, supports and leads a vast team of staff.
MASP is a not-for-profit organisation located in Mildura, Victoria and is seeking to fill a full-time ongoing position.
Job Description
The Team Leader Youth & Families supervises, supports and leads a vast team of staff. The position supports the case managers within the eight individual program areas as well as a small team of casual staff in the Youth Justice space.
Expected commencing salary of $118,805.82 per annum plus statutory superannuation. Because MASP is a non-profit organisation, you also have the option to maximise your income through salary packaging.
Candidates applying via Seek are strongly encouraged to visit our Careers Portal (www.masp.org.au/careers) to view a copy of the Position Description.
This role can involve emotionally demanding situations and exposure to psychological hazards, including client distress, trauma disclosures, and urgent responses. MASP prioritises staff wellbeing by providing supervision, debriefing, reflective practice, safety measures, and access to wellbeing resources. We encourage open communication—raise any concerns with your supervisor, management, or the OHS Committee as soon as possible.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential role-specific skills, knowledge and experience
Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Social Science or other relevant tertiary studies.
Experience in identifying risks, creating and implementing a risk assessment and managing risks to ensure the safety and well-being of both clients and staff.
Demonstrated understanding of the Best Interests Framework, Child, Youth and Family Act 2005 and other related legislation.
Knowledge of the issues affecting children, youth and families, the influences and effects of the social environment and advocating with and on behalf of those who are disadvantaged.
Knowledge of the local service sector and experience in working collaboratively with other organisations in formal and informal partnerships to achieve client outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to make informed, strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment as well as proven problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
Highly desirable role-specific skills, knowledge and experience
Experience in a not for profit / charitable organisation.
Demonstrated team management experience, including practice supervision, recruitment and managing individual key performance indicators.
** Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description may not be considered.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Andrew Ball, Manager Children Youth & Families, on 0419 546 714.
Apply via our online portal (www.masp.org.au/careers), making sure you include:
Resume
Cover Letter including responses to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description (2 to 3 pages in total)
Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 3 August 2026.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment. Some applicants may be subject to additional requirements.
MASP is a Child Safe Organisation in Victoria and NSW. We are committed to meeting the highest child safety standards set by both states, and ensuring children in the Mallee region receive the best possible care and protection.
Why MASP?
Our employees have access to 14 paid personal/carer's leave days per year, 6 weeks paid parental leave (on top of government entitlements), and an innovative EAP service from Sonder, among many other benefits.
We deliver a range of services to children, youth, families, and people with a disability.
We focus on outcomes for our clients and seek therapeutic models of care and a trauma-informed approach.
We're inclusive of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, abilities, backgrounds and religions.
We seek to be the benchmark organisation by which others model themselves.
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