THE ROLE The Team Leader leads a team of Housing Services Officers to provide a range of departmental housing services and meet the holistic needs of clients. The role operates within a dynamic environment. The Team Leader must have a capacity to understand the complexities of the organisational and area context, exercise sound judgement, deliver on outcomes and develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Manage the allocation of resources within and the outputs required of the work area. Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team of employees by: (a) modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values (b) supporting individuals to achieve their potential while maximising their contribution to achieve their goals and outcomes (c) where relevant, support specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans relating to the area of responsibility (d) building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation. 3. Manage, interpret and apply business plans and policies in own area of responsibility and provide advice to others on design and implementation issues. Please open the position description to read more. 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 (JSE) 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. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.