Team Leader - Thrive Hub

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Team Leader - Thrive Hub to join our dedicated team.

Location: Broadmeadows

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week

Salary: $104,063.34 - $108,774.43 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. 

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Team Leader supports the day-to-day operations of the Thrive Hub and contributes to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong community engagement. As part of the leadership team, the role works closely with the Demonstration Manager to help deliver programs that enable participants to access education, training, and employment pathways. The position provides guidance and support to staff, volunteers, and students as part of a shared leadership approach. A key focus is building and maintaining relationships with community partners to strengthen referral pathways and create opportunities for participants.

• Work collaboratively within teams to achieve common goals and contribute towards continual improvement initiatives
• Assist in the day-to-day activities and services within the Thrive Hub under the direction of the Demonstration Manager, ensuring consistency with BSL’s model, funding agreements, and service standards
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, employers, schools, and other external partners to create referral pathways, raise awareness of the Thrive Hubs, and identify opportunities for collaboration
• Keep current with local labour market and community trends through active engagement and partnerships across industry, business, and community networks

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community development, youth work and/or education, or extensive relevant experience
• Experience working in a values-driven, outcomes-focused environment that prioritises meaningful and sustainable progress for individuals and communities
• Successful experience and achievement in team leadership including supervision of direct service staff, performance management, learning and development, and change management
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to liaise and build relationships with a broad range of people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and contribute positively to team goals

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. (optional)

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Zeina Zogheib via zeina.zogheib@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 11.55 pm

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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